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WV55 CZB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,775 mi
Last recorded116,775 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 109,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 105,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Wipers not checked due no washers

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also cracking ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also cracking ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

advise offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

advise offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,722 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 67,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,157 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,318 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 CZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

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

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