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WF05 XGE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,134 mi
Last recorded110,134 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 XGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,134 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 110,133 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 108,542 miles

n/s/r and both front indicators fading

Fail 15 Feb 2020 108,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r and both front indicators fading

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,758 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,452 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 102,452 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,257 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb too dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bonnrt catch lever damaged / insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,100 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,100 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,477 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)

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,587 miles

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

rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,463 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 XGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

WF05 XGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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