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WU55 LNK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,356 mi
Last recorded138,356 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 LNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 138,356 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s/r inner chassis slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2025 135,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all weld repairs have been undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2025 135,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all weld repairs have been undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,683 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 123,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,780 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,173 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,665 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,613 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn alot on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,257 miles

both front tyres worn alot on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,811 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 30,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,530 miles

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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WU55 LNK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

WU55 LNK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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