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VN55 XYE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 126,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake travel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 126,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake travel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre has been run flat, walls damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake travel

Fail 20 Nov 2023 125,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre has been run flat, walls damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake travel

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,340 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Foot Brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 122,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Foot Brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake lever travel

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot brake travel (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake lever travel

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot brake travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 118,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing. ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,391 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 99,922 miles

Front Upper registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine (mil.)check lamp on.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front engine drive belt starting to split.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,836 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,833 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn only just pass

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,857 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,424 miles

water in nearside headlight

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,392 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,796 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 44,793 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyre treads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,433 miles

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 XYE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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