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WF05 SWV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 123,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 122,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,250 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 114,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 108,441 miles

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

Light scratching on windscreen in zone A but not affecting drivers view.

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

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

Fail 8 May 2018 108,441 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join. (7.1.2)

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

Light scratching on windscreen in zone A but not affecting drivers view.

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 100,025 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 90,911 miles

Child seats fitted to rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 28 May 2015 81,615 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Handbrake rough in operation

Nail in nearside front tyre and tyre worn to inner edge

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking. Nail in tyre and worn close to legal limit (2mm)

Oil leak

Rear exhuast deteriorated

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 81,615 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Handbrake rough in operation

Nail in nearside front tyre and tyre worn to inner edge

Nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint slightly worn

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking. Nail in tyre and worn close to legal limit (2mm)

Oil leak

Rear exhuast deteriorated

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 71,215 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front anti-roll bar link arm lower ball joint worn

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2014 71,215 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front anti-roll bar link arm lower ball joint worn

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2013 62,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 42,907 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,673 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 18,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 18,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 SWV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF05 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

WF05 SWV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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