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FD05 WVN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 167,347 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 159,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 143,070 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,933 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges. no cord showing yet.

Tail pipe retaining strap heavily corroded. Exhaust still supported.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 125,933 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges. no cord showing yet.

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

Tail pipe retaining strap heavily corroded. Exhaust still supported.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,585 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside outer sill weak in places

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,277 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,494 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion inner edge.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs slight corrosion inner edge.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,687 miles

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,279 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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FD05 WVN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD05 WVN, 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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FD05 WVN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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