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WF55 FBL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,662 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,412 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,410 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,947 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 65,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,390 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 61,390 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,210 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 56,210 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,231 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,859 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 41,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,414 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,743 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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WF55 FBL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WF55 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

WF55 FBL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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