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WF05 VCX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,111 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 70,111 miles

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Back box outer skin corroded/pealing

Fail 11 Feb 2022 60,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Back box outer skin corroded/pealing

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,917 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,135 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 20 May 2014 33,601 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 33,601 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 31,041 miles

rear exhaust corroded

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 May 2012 28,327 miles

rear exhauxt box outer skin rusty

Pass 24 May 2011 24,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,977 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,778 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 VCX 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 81.8%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF05 VCX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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