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DV54 WNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,339 mi
Last recorded49,339 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 WNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 47,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,360 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,464 miles

coolant level low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,250 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 42,250 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre low on 3mm

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,915 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn with a lip and some corrosion on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,978 miles

front tyres wearing slight on inside

slight play in top stut mountings

Fail 12 Feb 2016 39,978 miles

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

front tyres wearing slight on inside

slight play in top stut mountings

Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/side and n/side front ,brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box is getting rusted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,413 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wesaring on in side

rear exhaust box is getting rusted

Fail 3 Jan 2014 36,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wesaring on in side

rear exhaust box is getting rusted

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,348 miles

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

Very slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 28 Dec 2012 34,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Very slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

off side front anti-roll bar link slightly bent

slight play in near side front in ner steering arm joint

Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,808 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 10,479 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 4,130 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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DV54 WNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV54 WNJ, 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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DV54 WNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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