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NV55 WSO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,729 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,541 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear wiper blade split

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,541 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Upper brake light not working

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear wiper blade split

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,029 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,928 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,928 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,189 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 55,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,779 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,779 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,680 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 WSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WSO, 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 NV55 WSO registered?

NV55 WSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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