MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear axle rusty not excessive
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear axle rusty not excessive
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached insecure and dangling (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear registration plate light lens missing
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished in places - tyre made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front slight movement on steering column height adjuster
Offside Rear registration plate light lens dirty and affecting light output
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing both sides
Service brake pedal slightly soft and spongy but has reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake discs lipped en edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs lipped en edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak from head gasket.
Oil leak from sump gasket.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside wiper blade rubber split but still clearing screen sufficiently.
Oil leak from head gasket.
Oil leak from sump gasket.
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WV55 WVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 WVT, 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 WVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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