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WU55 RTX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,965 mi
Last recorded111,965 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,965 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 111,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 110,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 106,000 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 106,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,525 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,525 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,481 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,083 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,083 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,744 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 81,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,250 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,426 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,447 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 59,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,391 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

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

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