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WM54 SVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,527 mi
Last recorded92,527 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner tread

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspect front brake pads worn low the design of the brake caliper prevents a full inspection of the inner brake pad

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,306 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

inner front brake pads look to be wearing thin

rear exhaust has slight blow

slight misfire

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,103 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,103 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,969 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,639 miles

Condensation in nsf headlamp

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 SVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM54 SVU?

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What year was WM54 SVU registered?

WM54 SVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is WM54 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 SVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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