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CA54 WUO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 WUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,771 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 94,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,244 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,167 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,951 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 29,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,892 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 26,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 21,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 20,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,541 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f has slight sidewall damage.

advise n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 16,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f has slight sidewall damage.

advise n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

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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CA54 WUO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 CA54 WUO, 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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CA54 WUO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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