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CW55 ACY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

24,522 mi
Last recorded24,522 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 ACY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 24,522 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 24,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 22,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 19,238 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 19,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,192 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 18,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 17,395 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 17,391 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked and dented (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 16,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 16,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 15,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,336 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,212 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 11,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 9,630 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 9,630 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cuts in tyre wall

o/s/f tyre wall slight cuts

Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 6,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 3,257 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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CW55 ACY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CW55 ACY, 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 CW55 ACY registered?

CW55 ACY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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