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WL54 HPF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,775 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,096 miles

Handbrake efficiency requirements only just met.

Noise from engine. Suspect injector leaking past compression seal. Recommend further investigation.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from engine. Possible injector leaking

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,731 miles

Suspect injector leaking on seals but not affecting emmisions at present

Fail 4 Jan 2022 79,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect injector leaking on seals but not affecting emmisions at present

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,511 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 74,511 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill aera (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,748 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,748 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,086 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coil light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 64,086 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coil light on

Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 57,930 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,020 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,347 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 44,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,337 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,640 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,263 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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WL54 HPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

WL54 HPF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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