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WV55 YTW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,285 mi
Last recorded159,285 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,285 miles

condition of front number plate

corrosion rear brake pipes

wear to tyres inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 157,338 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 155,350 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,917 miles

condition of front number plate

offside front tyre perishing

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2017 141,941 miles

offside rear shocker damp

Pass 10 Oct 2016 129,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,292 miles

both rear indercators slightly pale

front wishbone bushes perishing

oil residue on engine

rear number plate faded

service light on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 124,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear indercators slightly pale

front wishbone bushes perishing

oil residue on engine

rear number plate faded

service light on

Pass 18 Oct 2014 118,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both sun visors do not fold way fully

Fail 18 Oct 2014 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both sun visors do not fold way fully

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,529 miles

Both fron tyres bald on inner edge

E M light on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 101,984 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,692 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,324 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,078 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 YTW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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