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WM54 CHV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 CHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 92,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 92,847 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box section has multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,288 miles

Rear doors dont open

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 90,288 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,831 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,753 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,766 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,610 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 50,610 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 49,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,115 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,973 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,664 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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WM54 CHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WM54 CHV, 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 WM54 CHV registered?

WM54 CHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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