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WU55 BVP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,883 mi
Last recorded104,883 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,883 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 104,372 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 103,827 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 103,623 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 102,682 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 101,436 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,893 miles

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

Surface Corrosion on Suspension all around Vehicle including Subframes

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface Corrosion on Suspension all around Vehicle including Subframes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 79,641 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,641 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,818 miles

o/s/f anti rollbar drop link boots split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,354 miles

Hi level brake light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2009 29,354 miles

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

Hi level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 19,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,552 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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WU55 BVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU55 BVP, 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 WU55 BVP registered?

WU55 BVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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