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WF55 HHV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,421 mi
Last recorded113,421 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 HHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,421 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both sides/bumpstops missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2023 113,421 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both sides/bumpstops missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,436 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 107,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,700 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 101,700 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES/lenses badly faded/no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides/pump noise (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear both sides/tyres perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides/lenses faded/poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear both sides/rear tyres under inflated

Rear both sides/tyres perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,749 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/slight (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both sides/tyres perishing in treads

Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,749 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides/lenses faded/poor pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/slight (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both sides/tyres perishing in treads

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,639 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,852 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,837 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre misshapen/distorted

nearside rear tyre perished/split

offside rear tyre perished/split

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 68,940 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,391 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,546 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 51,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,632 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

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 23 Aug 2011 27,632 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 22,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,732 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 HHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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