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WU55 RPV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 RPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,491 miles

Nearside 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 22 Oct 2015 88,088 miles

exhaust silencer mount broken

high level stop light not working

unable to clearly see front brake pads wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,029 miles

exhaust silencer mount broken system stiil supported

high level stop not working

silencer outer skin excessively deteriorated

unable to clearly see front brake pads wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,191 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,723 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,881 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,512 miles

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

OSR and NSR tyre treads getting low

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 20,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 RPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

WU55 RPV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WU55 RPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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