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WL05 ERO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,771 mi
Last recorded69,771 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 ERO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front subframe rusty

offside front top mount top cup rubber poor

offside rear seat belt retraction slow

small oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 69,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front subframe rusty

offside rear seat belt retraction slow

small oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,134 miles

Front subframe rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,065 miles

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

showing signs of rust on the front underneath

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,260 miles

front suspension corroded

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,260 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front suspension corroded

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,208 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,551 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 30,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 26,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,644 miles

front discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,606 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2009 21,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ERO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WL05 ERO, 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 WL05 ERO registered?

WL05 ERO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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