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VX55 WCZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,906 mi
Last recorded81,906 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,906 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 81,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,876 miles

MIL lamp indicates a fault

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2015 57,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL lamp indicates a fault

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs appear to be worn thin

nearside front tyre worn low and perishing

offside front tyre worn low to legal limit and perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 46,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs appear to be worn thin

nearside front tyre worn low and perishing

offside front tyre worn low to legal limit and perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VX55 WCZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX55 WCZ, 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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VX55 WCZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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