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WK55 ZPE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 ZPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 72,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 69,125 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2017 60,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 60,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 57,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 55,157 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 52,374 miles

cut in nearside frnt tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 16 May 2014 52,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

cut in nearside frnt tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 28 May 2013 49,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear outer

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,441 miles

both rear tyres perished

outer sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

radiator insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,119 miles

nearside rear mudflap insecure

radiator insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear mudflap insecure

radiator insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,411 miles

FRONT BUMPER LOWER SECTION DAMAGED AND LOOSE.

REAR WIPERBLADE SPLIT

Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,199 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 ZPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK55 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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