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VN55 YYB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,612 mi
Last recorded75,612 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 61,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to block on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Apr 2017 55,586 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to block on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,678 miles

nsf wiper blade is split

osf indicator bulb is fading a little

Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf wiper blade is split

osf indicator bulb is fading a little

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,954 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2010 21,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,902 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 YYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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