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WU55 XOC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,752 mi
Last recorded102,752 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 XOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,752 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 102,733 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,168 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underbody area's and component's corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underbody area's and component's slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underbody area's and component's slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,523 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Various underbody area's and component's corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,229 miles

Offside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyres sidewalls cracking

various underbody components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 86,228 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyres sidewalls cracking

various underbody components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,846 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2017 81,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 76,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,717 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,922 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)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,922 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,657 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,361 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 56,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,693 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2010 41,590 miles

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,590 miles

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,827 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,880 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 XOC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XOC, 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 XOC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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