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WB05 OAR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,287 mi
Last recorded69,287 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB05 OAR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 69,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 67,095 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 67,084 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 57,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,157 miles

n/s door mirror secured by tape

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

back box outer skin split

bonnet stay missing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,774 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 25,611 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,087 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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WB05 OAR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WB05 OAR, 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 WB05 OAR registered?

WB05 OAR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is WB05 OAR safe to buy?

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