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VX55 UXT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,220 mi
Last recorded59,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 59,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,883 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm in places

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,160 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,950 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 39,057 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 39,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 31,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,677 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Dec 2008 16,488 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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VX55 UXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX55 UXT, 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 VX55 UXT registered?

VX55 UXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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