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VE55 WSY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,854 mi
Last recorded84,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 WSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 84,854 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,220 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,965 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,504 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,174 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,981 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 58,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,844 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,431 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,698 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,916 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SLIGHT SPLIT

Fail 13 Nov 2009 26,916 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SLIGHT SPLIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,493 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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VE55 WSY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE55 WSY, 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 VE55 WSY registered?

VE55 WSY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VE55 WSY safe to buy?

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