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VN55 YYX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,815 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 92,815 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,706 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

both front inicators are showing white light

front brake discs are worn

n/s/r tyre is worn low

o/s headlamp has condensation

Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators are showing white light

front brake discs are worn

n/s/r tyre is worn low

o/s headlamp has condensation

Pass 26 Aug 2013 58,244 miles

N/s/f tyre outer shoulder shoulder wear. 175/6514T

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 49,189 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 49,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,070 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 31,070 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop rubber missing.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 26 Nov 2008 18,707 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 YYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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