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WU55 RUY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,581 mi
Last recorded140,581 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 140,581 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 140,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2017 128,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,049 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 111,829 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 111,829 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle temp gauge went to max during emissions test so test was abandoned (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed indicator wire (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

bonnet release handle broken

item removed from view

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,986 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 105,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake binding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes slight binding

Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes slight binding

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,075 miles

Internal bonnet release damaged.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 89,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Internal bonnet release damaged.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,624 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 73,624 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 59,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,936 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,936 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RUY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUY, 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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WU55 RUY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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