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WL05 HDF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,138 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 60,138 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,938 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 51,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,486 miles

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)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,715 miles

slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,149 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,806 miles

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and slightly perished

slight binding to offside rear brake

some deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 34,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,485 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 HDF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

WL05 HDF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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