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WK55 WFR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

213,839 mi
Last recorded213,839 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 WFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 213,839 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 213,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 201,205 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Axial arm (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2017 201,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp24 (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Axial arm (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2016 189,318 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 189,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pad replaced (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 174,378 miles

Front number plate damaged

Lower engine torque reaction arm bush deteriorated

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Sep 2015 174,377 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster fault (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front number plate damaged

Lower engine torque reaction arm bush deteriorated

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops missing

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 160,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

engine coolant radiator insecure

front exhaust heat shield insecure

indicator stalk switch deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 160,685 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine coolant radiator insecure

front exhaust heat shield insecure

indicator stalk switch deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge (advise tracking check)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 144,894 miles

emissions high

light dip/main switch faulty/worn

radiator insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2013 144,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions high

light dip/main switch faulty/worn

radiator insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,498 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 129,473 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,502 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 99,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,432 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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WK55 WFR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK55 WFR, 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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WK55 WFR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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