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WL55 EEY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 EEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,492 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,069 miles

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner treads

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,170 miles

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2022 108,170 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,400 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 98,076 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,061 miles

nearside front droplink gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,057 miles

Offside 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 bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,057 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 16,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,994 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 57,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,452 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,085 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,609 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 EEY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EEY, 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 EEY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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