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WV55 XJC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 XJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,170 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 69,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,436 miles

Possible inlet manifold leak but emissions within limits

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible inlet manifold leak but emissions within limits

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 57,715 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,709 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,291 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,931 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 35,523 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 35,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,203 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2009 23,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,134 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 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

WV55 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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