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MM55 WPU

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,505 mi
Last recorded71,505 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 71,505 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 May 2018 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

Offside Rear tyre is spliting

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

Offside Rear tyre is spliting

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 59,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,807 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,569 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 19,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,740 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,170 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 WPU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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