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WK55 UET

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

271,999 mi
Last recorded271,999 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 271,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 250,693 miles

Bonnet pull insecure

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 250,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet pull insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 220,843 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 220,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 182,765 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 158,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 129,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight water inside slight misted up

Fail 9 Aug 2011 129,296 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight water inside slight misted up

Fail 30 Jul 2010 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre worn low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,650 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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WK55 UET is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK55 UET, 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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WK55 UET is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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