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CX55 WYP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 WYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 85,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,301 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting ( rear inner sills surface corrosion ) nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 84,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting area ( outer sill nearside & offside weak due to corrosion ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting ( rear inner sills surface corrosion ) nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,346 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,508 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,856 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,245 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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CX55 WYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CX55 WYP, 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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CX55 WYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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