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WV55 WVT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,389 mi
Last recorded84,389 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 WVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 84,389 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 84,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 82,220 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 79,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,958 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,958 miles

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 ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,597 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,247 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,247 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,081 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,646 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,646 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,088 miles

Oil leak from head gasket.

Oil leak from sump gasket.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 28,088 miles

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.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,465 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 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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