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WN55 EXR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,516 mi
Last recorded98,516 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 EXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mounting clamp broken

Fail 27 Aug 2020 98,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mounting clamp broken

Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,075 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 97,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body has slight corrosion

Rear suspension component slightly corroded

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wind screen has small damage less thenn 10mm out side zone A

Fail 31 Aug 2018 95,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. inside out (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body has slight corrosion

Rear suspension component slightly corroded

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wind screen has small damage less thenn 10mm out side zone A

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,141 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 87,038 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,871 miles

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not wworking

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,617 miles

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

centre stop light not wworking

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,358 miles

centre brake light not working

offside front inner wing cover rubbing on lower anti-rollbar link

Fail 18 Oct 2012 65,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre brake light not working

offside front inner wing cover rubbing on lower anti-rollbar link

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,776 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,953 miles

Oil leak

lip on front discs

part of under tray missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,386 miles

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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WN55 EXR 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 66.7%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

WN55 EXR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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