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WV55 VUW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,054 mi
Last recorded78,054 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,167 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,681 miles

Rear exhaust section

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,103 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,136 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded, rear exhaust box outer skin split

minimal front brake bind

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,850 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 48,091 miles

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

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

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

baffels slightly loose in exhaust backbox

Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,091 miles

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)

baffels slightly loose in exhaust backbox

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,886 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,798 miles

n/s/ wiper blade splitting

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 VUW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

WV55 VUW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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