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MM55 WPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter cracked some grease leaking out

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 120,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter cracked some grease leaking out

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,659 miles

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

Oil leak at engine ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak at engine ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,167 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,520 miles

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET CORRODED OFF

OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET CORRODED OFF

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,221 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 54,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 46,045 miles

both fropnt brake discs slightly lipped

exhaust backbox outerskin and metal support strap corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,136 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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MM55 WPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MM55 WPJ, 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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MM55 WPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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