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WL05 KWN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,828 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,954 miles

Rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,782 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 58,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,481 miles

injector blowing and noisey

Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

injector blowing and noisey

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,537 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 KWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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