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VN55 XXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,319 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust front to rear

corrosion on rear springs

corrosion on rear subframe and sills

Fail 16 Jul 2021 71,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no action (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reverse travel (1.1.6 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust front to rear

corrosion on rear springs

corrosion on rear subframe and sills

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,870 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 62,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 60,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 60,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,417 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 57,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,641 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 37,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,827 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 18,827 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,465 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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VN55 XXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 XXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN55 XXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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