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CE05 WBK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,532 mi
Last recorded65,532 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 WBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 63,954 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 63,954 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 62,393 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 62,393 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 62,393 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 60,271 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 58,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 56,078 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 54,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,444 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 52,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 50,740 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 50,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 48,803 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 46,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,040 miles

adviced backbox exhaust corroded

adviced o/s front tyre uneaven wear

Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,040 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

adviced backbox exhaust corroded

adviced o/s front tyre uneaven wear

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,103 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,080 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 21,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,174 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 11,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,091 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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CE05 WBK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CE05 WBK, 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 CE05 WBK registered?

CE05 WBK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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