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WF05 WXR

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 WXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Various oil leak around engine.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Various oil leak around engine.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,652 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,421 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,333 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 88,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,565 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,712 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 26,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,717 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 WXR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

WF05 WXR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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