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WL54 HDX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,932 mi
Last recorded64,932 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,253 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 63,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 57,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 57,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,790 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust backbox corroded/deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp broken

nearside rear tyre tread rubber perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust backbox corroded/deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp broken

nearside rear tyre tread rubber perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,187 miles

Centre / rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer shell deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,524 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 39,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,467 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,107 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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WL54 HDX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL54 HDX, 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 WL54 HDX registered?

WL54 HDX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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