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SP05 WFC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,793 mi
Last recorded90,793 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion on s/box

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns /os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion on s/box

Fail 22 Oct 2018 90,738 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,558 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel when spun not rough no freeplay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front upper strut bearing stiff

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside outer sills (5.2.6)

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,448 miles

Nearside Front UPPER STRUT MOUNT BEARING STIFF

Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,448 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front UPPER STRUT MOUNT BEARING STIFF

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside wiper edges split

Fail 3 Jul 2014 70,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SP05 WFC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP05 WFC, 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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SP05 WFC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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