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WL55 ERY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,676 mi
Last recorded109,676 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 ERY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) not clipped in strut (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,410 miles

n/s/f bottom arm bushes splitting

Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f bottom arm bushes splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,626 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,296 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear bumpstops missing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 23,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ERY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

WL55 ERY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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