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WV55 WYB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,433 mi
Last recorded59,433 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 WYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2010 59,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,877 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,290 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 WYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 WYB registered?

WV55 WYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WV55 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 WYB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV55 WYB have outstanding finance?

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