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WL54 HRA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,910 mi
Last recorded104,910 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has minor leak, outer casing also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has minor leak, outer casing also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 99,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

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

rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge, also damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member and end of chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear minor bumper damage

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,524 miles

Engine management light on

N/s & o/s door mirrors damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on

N/s & o/s door mirrors damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,603 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 3 Jun 2016 80,603 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,992 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2015 72,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,262 miles

rear tyres becoming perrishes

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,396 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,553 miles

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

side walls on rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,550 miles

Nearside Front 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)

side walls on rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 32,539 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 20 Feb 2008 28,104 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 HRA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HRA, 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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WL54 HRA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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