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WV55 CYF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,905 miles

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

corrosion rear coil spring

front lower arm front bushes in poor condition

slight brake bind both rear brakes

Fail 17 Jun 2019 70,905 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear coil spring

exhaust blow from middle silencer

front lower arm front bushes in poor condition

slight brake bind both rear brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre silencer has slight exhaust blow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 54,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,550 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT TYRE EDGES.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,550 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT TYRE EDGES.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,412 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,412 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,410 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 15,558 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,558 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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WV55 CYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV55 CYF, 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 WV55 CYF registered?

WV55 CYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is WV55 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 CYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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