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WL55 AUH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 AUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 114,412 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,822 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,307 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,396 miles

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hoses & Pipe Unions Connected To It (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 106,365 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded & Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hoses & Pipe Unions Connected To It (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,268 miles

Rear axle corroded in bush mounting points

Fail 11 Nov 2020 102,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded in bush mounting points

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,310 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,511 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 572,636 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2015 68,620 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,252 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 52,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,355 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,548 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 AUH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AUH, 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 WL55 AUH registered?

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

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