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WM54 SSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,409 mi
Last recorded118,409 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 SSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,409 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 118,401 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 116,452 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2021 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,090 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch body work damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bodywork damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,504 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

oil sump corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

oil sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,210 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,855 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

front brake discs heavily worn

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 100,855 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear axle bump stops missing

front brake discs heavily worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,404 miles

centre box corroded

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre box corroded

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,393 miles

bonnet release

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads and discs

offside rear light unit

rear indicator colour

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,202 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,130 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 59,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,330 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,822 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,822 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 SSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM54 SSZ, 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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WM54 SSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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