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WL54 MBF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,978 mi
Last recorded99,978 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 MBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door stiff when opening and closing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack arms n/s/f and o/s/f (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to sill n/s

exhaust back box outer cover insecure and corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 97,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,354 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Side repeater incorrect colour both pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,482 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,571 miles

wipers poor

Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,243 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,899 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 MBF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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