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WL05 EPK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 EPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,723 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 101,723 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,542 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,598 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 93,598 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 89,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,180 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 69,545 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,550 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 63,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,248 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,895 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 49,895 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,556 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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WL05 EPK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WL05 EPK, 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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WL05 EPK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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