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WR55 CJE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 CJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,427 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 92,417 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected permanently on. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected permanently on. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,922 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,590 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 48,488 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 33,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,618 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,004 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,911 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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WR55 CJE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WR55 CJE, 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 WR55 CJE registered?

WR55 CJE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is WR55 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 CJE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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