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WD54 AEB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 AEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 115,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak on joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 99,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 89,687 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 89,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Securing strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 88,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Securing strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,993 miles

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

Offside Rear REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,980 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensated

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted and corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,980 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight condensated

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,158 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Power steering slightly heavy

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,158 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering slightly heavy

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,076 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 35,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,570 miles

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

sticker encroaching into swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,075 miles

centre rear seat belt jammed

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,617 miles

centre rear seat belt jammed

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,674 miles

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

Rear silencer is corroded but is still secure and isnt blowing.

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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WD54 AEB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WD54 AEB, 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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WD54 AEB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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