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MV55 WNS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,669 mi
Last recorded58,669 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,770 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,795 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,934 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 38,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,740 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 25,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/tyre outter wall starting too perrish

Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,650 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 13,650 miles

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

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 WNS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WNS, 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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What year was MV55 WNS registered?

MV55 WNS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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