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WN55 EXL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,484 mi
Last recorded82,484 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,672 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,801 miles

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

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

rusty lip front brake disc inner

Fail 15 Sep 2015 79,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rusty lip front brake disc inner

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,796 miles

front brake discs rusty inner edge

front wiper blades split on end

near side rear tyre 1,6mmof tread

oil leak engin

rear exaust box outer skin poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs rusty inner edge

front wiper blades split on end

near side rear tyre 1,6mmof tread

oil leak engin

rear exaust box outer skin poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,781 miles

general engine oil leak

rear silencer very rusty outer caseing peeling

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

rear silencer very rusty outer caseing peeling

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,184 miles

1/rear ehaust box outer skin rusty

2/front brake discs rusty lip

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,184 miles

1/rear ehaust box outer skin rusty

2/front brake discs rusty lip

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,373 miles

general engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear hub caps missing

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,012 miles

1/near side rear hub cap missing

2/rear exaust box rusty

3/off side rear tyre 2mm of tread

Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,012 miles

1/near side rear hub cap missing

2/rear exaust box rusty

3/off side rear tyre 2mm of tread

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,883 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth/wearing on inner section

.. rear exhaust bracket to exhaust pipe getting rusty

.. rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,382 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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WN55 EXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WN55 EXL, 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 WN55 EXL registered?

WN55 EXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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