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WL05 HEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

pads and disc obscured. A full inspection is recommended

Fail 28 Jul 2018 138,684 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

pads and disc obscured. A full inspection is recommended

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 125,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 116,602 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,043 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 106,043 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,555 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,685 miles

Nearside 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 22 Jul 2010 64,844 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres starting to wear low 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear silencer slightly rusty not blowing

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 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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