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WL55 AUF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 AUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 137,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 126,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,771 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 109,770 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,795 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,657 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,382 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deterating

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,704 miles

o/s/f top strut mount worn rubber bush

Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,704 miles

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

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

o/s/f top strut mount worn rubber bush

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust heat cover loose

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,469 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 37,356 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 30,687 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 22,045 miles

Air bag light on

Damage to sidewall n/s/r tyre

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,045 miles

Air bag light on

Damage to sidewall n/s/r tyre

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,302 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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WL55 AUF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WL55 AUF, 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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WL55 AUF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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