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RA05 WDS

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,552 mi
Last recorded103,552 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 97,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box has minor leak.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,387 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2017 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,359 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 May 2013 61,704 miles

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear silencer shelling

Fail 22 May 2013 61,704 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear silencer shelling

Pass 31 May 2012 55,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs worn will need attention soon

advise neaqrside front stabiliser link worn will need attention soon

advise rear exhaust deteriorating outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,752 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 34,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

nearside frount and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust starting to rust and deterate

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,222 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

nearside frount and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust starting to rust and deterate

Pass 22 May 2008 26,375 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 WDS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA05 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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