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WV55 CZH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 114,245 miles

coolent leak .....

front brake discs inner faces corroding .....

front inner brake pads appear low , outers not visable .......

Fail 21 May 2018 114,239 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolent leak .....

front brake discs inner faces corroding .....

front inner brake pads appear low , outers not visable .......

Pass 8 May 2017 104,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre walls damaged from running flat.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 104,339 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both N/S and O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre walls damaged from running flat.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,088 miles

front brake discs worn .....

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links .....

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,088 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn .....

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links .....

Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,029 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front worn smooth inner edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,783 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,777 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,817 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 32,817 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,556 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 CZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CZH, 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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WV55 CZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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