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RA05 WDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 89,443 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged securing bracket not attached (badly corroded) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of outer sill corroded by seat belt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure fatigue in outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembley quite badly corroded (on bottom of suspension strut) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where strut joins front hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where strut joins front hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm front bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension both sides generally quite rusty

Fail 9 May 2019 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where strut joins front hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where strut joins front hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm front bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension both sides generally quite rusty

Pass 3 May 2018 81,873 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 81,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2017 77,923 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 73,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 68,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,285 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,577 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 23 May 2012 45,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,904 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 32,899 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 29,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,038 miles

bonnet stay missing

engine running very bad (needs looking at) leaking oil stronge advise

front pads and discs worn to limit

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 WDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WDJ, 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 WDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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