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WV55 CZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,371 mi
Last recorded124,371 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 124,371 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2018 124,371 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 105,318 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Fail 25 Feb 2016 105,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wing damage

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,538 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,172 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 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

WV55 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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