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VU55 SXS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,514 mi
Last recorded90,514 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 90,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,000 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,261 miles

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,929 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,647 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 71,647 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 69,181 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 69,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,160 miles

indicator stalk slightly worn

rear box deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2017 58,303 miles

indicator stalk slightly worn

offside rear tyre low inner edge

rear box deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,936 miles

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

rear box deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,205 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,779 miles

rear box deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,047 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,047 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,963 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,963 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,365 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,258 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 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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