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WU55 XMY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,276 mi
Last recorded113,276 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 113,276 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,275 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,337 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit ,possible puncture and cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 85,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 70,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,688 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,715 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 53,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,216 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,303 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre only 3mm

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 XMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

WU55 XMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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