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WF55 NFN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 NFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,003 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 96,003 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose not seated in shock absorber

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,647 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 93,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,089 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,609 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across front axle.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise exhaust casing condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slightly uneven tyre wear

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,069 miles

advise exhaust casing condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slightly uneven tyre wear

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,982 miles

clutch bite point high

Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,131 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 1,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,563 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 NFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

WF55 NFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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