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WF55 AEC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 128,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,257 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,062 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 10 Oct 2013 63,477 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,841 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 35,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,316 miles

Offside front windscreen wiper blade split. Clearing screen at time of test.

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall as if run flat.

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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WF55 AEC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF55 AEC, 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 WF55 AEC registered?

WF55 AEC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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