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WV55 UUM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 UUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 111,933 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 111,933 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 106,631 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 106,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,647 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))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 27 Oct 2022 101,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,448 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 89,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,047 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,020 miles

Rear bump stops missing offside and nearside

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,881 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 68,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,633 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,369 miles

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

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

off side front inner wing liner broken and loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,369 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front inner wing liner broken and loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,824 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,448 miles

Coolant level on minimum

Front wipers worn

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres perished

Slight corrsion on rear silencer

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,029 miles

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

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

bonnet release loose

n/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,872 miles

brakes require full strip down and inspection and adjusting

handbrake travel is high

Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,934 miles

advise both front wiper blade rubbers split.

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 UUM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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