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CE55 WUT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 WUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outer sills corroded and going soft

under side of car is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly deterioated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Both sills surface corroded at rear

Fail 16 Oct 2020 110,379 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly deterioated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Both sills surface corroded at rear

Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,634 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 109,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,710 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 106,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,416 miles

both rear outer sills corroded & weak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear outer sills corroded & weak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,287 miles

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

Offside number plate lamp cover missing

centre stop lamp not working

horn poor

indicator switch worn/poor

Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside number plate lamp cover missing

centre stop lamp not working

horn poor

indicator switch worn/poor

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,316 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 95,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,250 miles

centre exhaust holed/corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,300 miles

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

front brake discs badly pitted & corroded

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,553 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,567 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,030 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 WUT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WUT, 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 WUT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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