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MF05 WCN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,822 mi
Last recorded69,822 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 69,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,942 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 67,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,157 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,752 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,486 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,553 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,636 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,106 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front inner wing cover is insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front inner wing cover is insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,251 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,624 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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MF05 WCN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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