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VU55 ZHT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,230 mi
Last recorded60,230 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,714 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,440 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 49,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Sep 2017 44,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,176 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 37,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,934 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 33,934 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,769 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,255 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 ZHT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

VU55 ZHT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VU55 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 ZHT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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