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WF05 FZE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 FZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 66,709 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,903 miles

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

washer and wiper switch fault

Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

washer and wiper switch fault

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,636 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,636 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,786 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades split

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,968 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,627 miles

engine under tray missing

front bumper and front panels damaged and insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2014 31,331 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

engine under tray missing

front bumper and front panels damaged and insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,173 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,485 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,820 miles

offside suspesion bump stop missing

rear exhaust system corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Mar 2008 11,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside suspesion bump stop missing

rear exhaust system corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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WF05 FZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF05 FZE, 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 WF05 FZE registered?

WF05 FZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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