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BT55 WDU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,317 mi
Last recorded122,317 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 122,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,267 miles

battery security

footbrake travel

front brake balance

front brake discs corroded

major oil leak

right rear tyre tread worn and cracked

silencer deteriorated andsecurity

Fail 2 Feb 2018 118,265 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

footbrake travel

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn close to limit

handbrake travel

major oil leak

battery security

right rear tyre tread worn and cracked

silencer deteriorated andsecurity

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure but not likely to foul on other components

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

plastic trims fitted to both door seals not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 116,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure but not likely to foul on other components

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

plastic trims fitted to both door seals not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,224 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,244 miles

Major oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2013 103,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Major oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,861 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,532 miles

offside number plate bulb cover missing

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside number plate bulb cover missing

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,295 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 67,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre brake light is not working

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,545 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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BT55 WDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT55 WDU, 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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BT55 WDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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