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MF05 WBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,210 mi
Last recorded128,210 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 128,210 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 128,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 122,564 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,699 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 117,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,733 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,194 miles

vehicle have excessive fuel leak from injector engine bay has been cleaned and no fuel leak at time of test still traces of fuel on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2011 80,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,839 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,648 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,190 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MF05 WBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MF05 WBZ, 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 MF05 WBZ registered?

MF05 WBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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