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WD05 FEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,599 mi
Last recorded110,599 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 FEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 110,599 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 110,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,704 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2018 103,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box 2 places (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,510 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2017 95,509 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,268 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished and nearing legal limits

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,268 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished and nearing legal limits

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off-side rear tyre perished

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,086 miles

off-side rear tyre perished

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 1 May 2014 62,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer badly corroded but not holed

Pass 1 May 2014 62,153 miles

rear silencer badly corroded but not holed

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,700 miles

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

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

exhaust centerpipe and box + tailpipe and box corroding.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 51,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust centerpipe and box + tailpipe and box corroding.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 39,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,932 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 FEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WD05 FEJ, 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 FEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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