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WL05 ERV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,401 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,068 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,536 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,536 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose damp (3.6.A.1)

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,168 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,398 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 ERV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

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

Is WL05 ERV safe to buy?

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