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WL55 CYG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,270 mi
Last recorded36,270 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 CYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 36,270 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 32,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 22,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 22,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 13,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 8,741 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 CYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

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

Is WL55 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 CYG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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