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WR55 FMU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,817 mi
Last recorded108,817 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,817 miles

Offside Front Some brake fluid in area of brakes but no leaks found

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,626 miles

Front brakes worn

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML on.

Front brakes worn

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,907 miles

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall perished

osr and nsr axle bump stops missing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 98,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall perished

osr and nsr axle bump stops missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,515 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front brake disc pitted

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre is in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake slight binding

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,798 miles

Both front brake discs are in poor condition

Engine oil leak

Nearside upper screen is damaged.

Offside front shockabsober leaking

Offside rear bumpstop damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,798 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake discs are in poor condition

Engine oil leak

Nearside upper screen is damaged.

Offside front shockabsober leaking

Offside rear bumpstop damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,792 miles

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

accident damage to front and underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

accident damage to front and underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,534 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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WR55 FMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR55 FMU, 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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WR55 FMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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