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CE55 WNR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 WNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 131,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 125,690 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 125,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 125,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.80 Actual recorded value second attempt - 2.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak Possible rad leaking ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,529 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 120,529 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 114,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Both f tyres low on tread

Offside Rear All springs are rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,748 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 63,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,868 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,173 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,148 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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CE55 WNR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE55 WNR, 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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CE55 WNR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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