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WV55 CYS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,340 mi
Last recorded38,340 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 38,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 37,773 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,494 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,155 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,506 miles

AIRBAG SYSTEM FAULT

Fail 16 Sep 2009 13,807 miles

OSF and NSF wiper blade rubbers split on ends

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,807 miles

OSF and NSF wiper blade rubbers split on ends

Pass 15 Sep 2008 115,509 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 CYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WV55 CYS, 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

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What year was WV55 CYS registered?

WV55 CYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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