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VU55 SYS

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,475 mi
Last recorded60,475 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,475 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,181 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,818 miles

front brake pads low

airbag light on

brake fluid low

coolent level low

off side rear tyre worn too minimum

oil leak from engine

passengers front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 22 Feb 2011 45,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

brake fluid low

coolent level low

front brake pads low

off side rear tyre worn too minimum

oil leak from engine

passengers front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,931 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,907 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 SYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 SYS registered?

VU55 SYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is VU55 SYS safe to buy?

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