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WM54 VDV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,382 mi
Last recorded69,382 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 VDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,382 miles

back box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 69,380 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

back box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Aug 2022 66,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,108 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,445 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,121 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in it and close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,111 miles

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

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

n,s,f tyre 2-3ml

n,s,r tyre 2-3ml

Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,908 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,867 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 42,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,381 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 36,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,092 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 VDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

WM54 VDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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