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WF55 OYT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,619 mi
Last recorded129,619 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 129,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,797 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,226 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 110,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 101,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,539 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front brake disks lipped

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,538 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front brake disks lipped

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,752 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing cover broken & loose,has been fouling wheel.

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust in poor condition

whine(noise) from cam/drive belt area

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,752 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing cover broken & loose,has been fouling wheel.

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust in poor condition

whine(noise) from cam/drive belt area

Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,830 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,830 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen scratched

Fail 30 Jul 2009 44,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 31,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,948 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 OYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

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

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