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WF55 ZTV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 ZTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 107,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,782 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2023 103,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front bumper insecure

underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,448 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 93,341 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front head lamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear coil spring getting corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills getting corroded

engine oil leak

rear chassis & sub frame getting corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front & slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front & slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

front head lamps deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2019 85,032 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s & n/s/f head lamp lens in poor condition

o/s & n/s/r outer radius arm bushes perished & wearing

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,753 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,801 miles

1 ltr of engine oil added prior to test

Battery cover fitted

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

Exhaust rear silencer main mount missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,791 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 ltr of engine oil added prior to test

Battery cover fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer main mount missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust in poor condition ,bracket missing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,866 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,610 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,177 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 32,796 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,710 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 ZTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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