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WV55 FNK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 65,109 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,514 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,979 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 61,979 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,240 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,239 miles

radiator slightly leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber uneven

radiator slightly leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,539 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,516 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2019 54,185 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2019 54,185 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 51,332 miles

front brake pads low

handbrake ratchet worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 51,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake pads low

handbrake ratchet worn

Pass 16 May 2017 48,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,392 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 42,392 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 38,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 36,138 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioratred

Pass 10 May 2012 32,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 30,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,220 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 FNK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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