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WD54 AEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,952 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre date stamp 2004

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,917 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,841 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 59,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,956 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 51,956 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,485 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,485 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2008 25,426 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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WD54 AEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WD54 AEJ, 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 WD54 AEJ registered?

WD54 AEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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The MOT history for WD54 AEJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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