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PX05 WFN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,607 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,727 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,561 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S front brake disc corroded

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 62,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil leak

N/S front brake disc corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,464 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,950 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 48,939 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,731 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 29,019 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 29,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres outer side walls perrished / damaged.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,512 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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PX05 WFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX05 WFN, 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 PX05 WFN registered?

PX05 WFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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