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WF05 WXE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,544 mi
Last recorded101,544 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 WXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 101,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,743 miles

Both front hubs are starting to corrode

Both rear inner lower sills and offside outer sill are starting to corrode

Exhaust box is starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly

Headlamp image is starting to deteriorate

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer CV boot is starting to weep

Nearside rear brake hose end is starting to corrode

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 22 Dec 2020 99,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front hubs are starting to corrode

Both rear inner lower sills and offside outer sill are starting to corrode

Exhaust box is starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly

Headlamp image is starting to deteriorate

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside front outer CV boot is starting to weep

Nearside rear brake hose end is starting to corrode

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,083 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

best possible test carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

both front hubs are starting to corrode

both rear inner lower sills are starting to corrode

front brake pads seem to be getting low (difficult visibility)

front exhaust is starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear brake hose end is starting to corrode

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 1 Aug 2019 94,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

best possible test carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

both front hubs are starting to corrode

both rear inner lower sills are starting to corrode

front brake pads seem to be getting low (difficult visibility)

front exhaust is starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear brake hose end is starting to corrode

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

rear brake hose ends corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,087 miles

front exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,446 miles

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,430 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Rear brake hose ends corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,731 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,731 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 40,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 34,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,540 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,838 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 WXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

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

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