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CX05 WFL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 WFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 100,486 miles

Electronic power steering not working when turning to n/s (2.6 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight tightness in wheel when rotated by hand

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear slight corrosion on underside

centre exhaust box damaged

corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight tightness in wheel when rotated by hand

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear slight corrosion on underside

centre exhaust box damaged

corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,221 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on suspension components

sump pan corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 85,218 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on suspension components

sump pan corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 25 Jan 2018 84,724 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 68,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,186 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,275 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,202 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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CX05 WFL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX05 WFL, 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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CX05 WFL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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