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WD54 GBU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,323 mi
Last recorded87,323 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,323 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 87,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 82,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,345 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,345 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front strut top upper bearing slightly stiff in operation

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front strut top upper bearing slightly stiff in operation

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,625 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,478 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,282 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 GBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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