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WF55 HHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 HHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,047 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 89,046 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high, little reserve travel

Fail 23 Mar 2022 85,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high, little reserve travel

n/s headlight damp inside, beam image poor

o/s, n/s headlight lenses deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,816 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

exhaust is in a poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre is showing signs of age

Offside Rear brake is binding slghtly

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,096 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,050 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,975 miles

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer

nearside wiper blade splitting at ends.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer

nearside wiper blade splitting at ends.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,409 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,433 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 HHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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