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WU55 WEV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,916 mi
Last recorded109,916 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,730 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill soft to thumb pressure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,748 miles

Front both headlamps slightly condensated

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge, nearly through to cords, 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 95,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge, nearly through to cords, 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,602 miles

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

Headlamp image poor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 T bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,778 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 88,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,358 miles

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Fail 1 Sep 2018 82,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,527 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,527 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,409 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,126 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 70,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,830 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,830 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,089 miles

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 2 Sep 2008 21,452 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WEV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

WU55 WEV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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