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WL55 CLU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,844 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 81,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,002 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 CLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

WL55 CLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WL55 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 CLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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