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WF05 LFE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,734 mi
Last recorded92,734 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 92,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,799 miles

child seats in rear, seat belts not tested

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 88,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both wipers split

child seats in rear, seat belts not tested

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 85,706 miles

child seats in rear, seat belts not tested

Fail 29 May 2019 85,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

child seats in rear, seat belts not tested

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,260 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2018 82,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,919 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 78,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 74,411 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 31 May 2016 74,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,317 miles

EML warning on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

poor image offside headlamp (condensation)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 65,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

poor image offside headlamp (condensation)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 57,211 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bump stops missing

Pass 30 May 2012 57,211 miles

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

bump stops missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,774 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,773 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 May 2010 42,344 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 28 May 2010 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 May 2009 34,341 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,025 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)

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 LFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

WF05 LFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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