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WN55 WFO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,904 mi
Last recorded56,904 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 WFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,904 miles

EOBD failed to connect for emissions test.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear reg plates cracked up/ deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 56,904 miles

EOBD failed to connect for emissions test.

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear reg plates cracked up/ deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 54,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 54,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,589 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 52,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 51,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,835 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre holed & corroded. rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,916 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting/ strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,516 miles

noise from rear brakes

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,266 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 38,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,713 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle broken but still opens bonnet

column loose at upper adjuster but still secure

exhaust centre box and back box corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2015 36,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle broken but still opens bonnet

column loose at upper adjuster but still secure

exhaust centre box and back box corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,523 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 35,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,046 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 34,046 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 32,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,264 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,718 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 WFO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

WN55 WFO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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