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VU55 PXX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,337 mi
Last recorded113,337 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 PXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,337 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 113,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,897 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 92,255 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,047 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Has Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Tyres have cracks to sidewalls

Fail 17 Aug 2018 40,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Has Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyres have cracks to sidewalls

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,294 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front wiper blades slightly juddering across screen

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

Rear exhaust box peeling layers

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,475 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front & o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,306 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer loosing outer skin

all tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,537 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exshaust system deteriorating

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exshaust system deteriorating+rear section peeling layers

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2013 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exshaust system deteriorating+rear section peeling layers

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked (secure & can read ok)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,941 miles

n/s/f anti rollbar droplink has slight play// n/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,152 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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VU55 PXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU55 PXX, 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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What year was VU55 PXX registered?

VU55 PXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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