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WK05 SWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,899 miles

vehicle has been wax oil /protection treated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,317 miles

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

bonnet pull insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,083 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,667 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,055 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,986 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,266 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 39,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,796 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,031 miles

Cut on nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,835 miles

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

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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WK05 SWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 WK05 SWZ, 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 WK05 SWZ registered?

WK05 SWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is WK05 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 SWZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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