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CE05 WML

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,493 mi
Last recorded49,493 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 WML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,493 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,469 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 49,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 42,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,217 miles

water ingress in off side front head light but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,069 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 8,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WML is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE05 WML, 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 WML registered?

CE05 WML is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is CE05 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 WML shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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