CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU55 UEL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,144 mi
Last recorded70,144 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 UEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 70,144 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 70,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 61,476 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively pulley(s) also noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping oil but not enough to be excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 61,476 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively pulley(s) also noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping oil but not enough to be excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 45,548 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 36,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 36,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 36,353 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 36,006 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 34,419 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,508 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,468 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,658 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 28,306 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Slight perishing of all bushes in both front lower arms

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,306 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Slight perishing of all bushes in both front lower arms

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,661 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 22,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,551 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,801 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 15,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,236 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU55 UEL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU55 UEL?

You can check the full history of WU55 UEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU55 UEL registered?

WU55 UEL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is WU55 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 UEL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU55 UEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU55 UEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.