MOT Status
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90,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside 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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear beam axle corroded in places
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust centre section deteriorated and slight blow
exhaust rear box deteriorated
rear axle mounting area corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust centre section deteriorated and slight blow
exhaust rear box deteriorated
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust centre section deteriorated and slight blow
exhaust rear box deteriorated
exhaust deteriorated and slight blow
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
exhaust system deteriorated
wear and slight pitting front discs
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
exhaust system deteriorated
wear and slight pitting front discs
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
indicator stalk slightly worn
rear box deteriorated
indicator stalk slightly worn
offside rear tyre low inner edge
rear box deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear box deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel nearing limit
rear box deteriorated
nearside rear tyre low on edges
rear exhaust box deteriorated
wipers deteriorated
rear box deteriorated
A/C not working
All 3 wipers worn
All 4 tyres clearly showing signs of age (Perished sidewalls)
All 4 tyres close to limit
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
A/C not working
All 3 wipers worn
All 4 tyres clearly showing signs of age (Perished sidewalls)
All 4 tyres close to limit
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All four tyres cracked and perished.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All four tyres cracked and perished.
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU55 SXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?
VU55 SXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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