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WU55 LOD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 138,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 129,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification rubbing on body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,097 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 122,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached ball joint lock nuts x 2 not fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached ball joint lock nuts x 2 not fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,681 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,976 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 100,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,952 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,813 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise tracking

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 65,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,317 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,810 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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WU55 LOD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU55 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

WU55 LOD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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