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WR55 XYF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,592 mi
Last recorded166,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 XYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 166,592 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front indictor cover missing

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broke

rear wiper broke

Fail 9 Jan 2023 166,592 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front indictor cover missing

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broke

rear wiper broke

Pass 1 Oct 2021 158,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r mud flap insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2021 158,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r mud flap insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 146,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,780 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 138,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 127,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 116,186 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worm on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 90,892 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worm on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,846 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 75,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,520 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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 30 Nov 2011 39,658 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 39,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,455 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WR55 XYF, 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 XYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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