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WL55 ARO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,679 mi
Last recorded150,679 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 ARO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 150,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to lamination on o/s & n/s but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 147,178 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view spotty on side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view spotty on side and top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 147,131 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view spotty on side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view spotty on side and top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,119 miles

Injector seals 1 and 3 leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 142,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Injector seals 1 and 3 leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,940 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

windscreen laminate detiorated causing bubble marks in the screen visible from outside

Pass 30 Dec 2015 119,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,739 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 104,738 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,631 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,971 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,118 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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WL55 ARO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WL55 ARO, 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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WL55 ARO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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