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MV55 WNA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

104,950 mi
Last recorded104,950 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WNA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,950 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,950 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,624 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,624 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,918 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 93,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,251 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,939 miles

Front axle and rear axle have different tyre aspect sizes

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,939 miles

Front axle and rear axle have different tyre aspect sizes

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 68,586 miles

185/60/15 tyres fitted to front . 185/65/15 tyres fitted to rear axle.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,586 miles

185/60/15 tyres fitted to front . 185/65/15 tyres fitted to rear axle.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,134 miles

Front tyres are different aspect ratio to rears

Fail 18 Feb 2012 63,134 miles

Front tyres are different aspect ratio to rears

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,867 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,867 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 38,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,663 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MV55 WNA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MV55 WNA, 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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MV55 WNA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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