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VX55 VXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,783 mi
Last recorded74,783 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,783 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2012

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

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

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)

exhaust back box corrosion

Pass 11 May 2011 40,830 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,088 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 VXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

VX55 VXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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