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WD05 BEU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,892 mi
Last recorded95,892 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 BEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 93,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 89,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,564 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2015 73,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 60,227 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,891 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 39,809 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 39,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,113 miles

rear exhaust box has corrision

Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,113 miles

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

rear exhaust box has corrision

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,185 miles

n/s and o/s front steering rack ends ball joint has very slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,185 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front steering rack ends ball joint has very slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,958 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 20 Jul 2009 23,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,769 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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WD05 BEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WD05 BEU, 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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WD05 BEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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