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VE05 WRP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,656 mi
Last recorded81,656 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 WRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

both exhaust silencer boxes heavily corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

both exhaust silencer boxes heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,227 miles

both exhaust silencers corroded (outer skin)

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,069 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,809 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,016 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 21,004 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,814 miles

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,005 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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VE05 WRP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE05 WRP, 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 VE05 WRP registered?

VE05 WRP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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