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WF05 GWU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,288 mi
Last recorded49,288 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,288 miles

General underbody corrosion inc rear suspension components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both road wheels corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2023 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion inc rear suspension components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both road wheels corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,513 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 39,432 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished and split

Pass 1 May 2013 33,101 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 27,509 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,453 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 21,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,356 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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WF05 GWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GWU, 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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WF05 GWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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