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NV55 WPU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,298 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 82,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault pump locked (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to view front brake pads through wheels

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,166 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 48,069 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,797 miles

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

tailbox detirated and braket loose

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,642 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 38,226 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,226 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,635 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,057 miles

nearside front lower wheel arch plastic cover hanging loose

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,141 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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NV55 WPU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV55 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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NV55 WPU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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