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RA05 WDF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,101 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers slightly worn

Bonnet release handle insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe and rear ferrules covered in grease or other material

Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All exhaust mounting rubbers slightly worn

Bonnet release handle insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to just under 3mm on outer edge and perishing on inner side wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe and rear ferrules covered in grease or other material

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,198 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,989 miles

Nearside headlamp adjuster on limit

Nearside water ingress into headlamp

Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp adjuster on limit

Nearside water ingress into headlamp

Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust center box poor condition

exhaust rear box poor conditon and mounting brackets very weak

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside front seat belt webbing poor

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

wiper blades poor condition

nearside front tyre bald on edges cut in tread and very poor condition

offside front tyre bald on edges and very poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,765 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,355 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle insecure

nearside headlamp has condensation in but not affecting beam pattern

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle insecure

nearside headlamp has condensation in but not affecting beam pattern

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,611 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,126 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

headlamp aim adjusted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,406 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,287 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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RA05 WDF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RA05 WDF, 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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RA05 WDF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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