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WF55 ZTS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,382 mi
Last recorded103,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 ZTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 89,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 1.8 test result of 8.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,146 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,861 miles

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2020 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,510 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 79,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,374 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,568 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 63,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,208 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,208 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,661 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,098 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,425 miles

Vacuum seem slow to build up after being exhausted with engine off

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,870 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 ZTS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

WF55 ZTS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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