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WV55 VVC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,721 mi
Last recorded111,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,441 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 91,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,502 miles

Fuel smell under bonnet, no visable leak with covers on

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,265 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust mounting strap broken but system still supported

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,064 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,580 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 53,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,306 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,312 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)

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 VVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

WV55 VVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 VVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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