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WU55 UCF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 87,408 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly foggy in appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread and on inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear flexys ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly foggy in appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread and on inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear flexys ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 84,775 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 82,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 78,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,961 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 74,960 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched HOSE STRECTHED WHEN LOCATED CORRECTLY AND POPS OUT OF LOCATOR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability SHOCK NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,273 miles

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 61,357 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 56,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,386 miles

Bonnet release cable/handle loose

Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 10,779 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 10,773 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,865 miles

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 UCF 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 66.7%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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