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WM05 OPT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,474 mi
Last recorded85,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,391 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 76,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,036 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 53,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,747 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,058 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)

center stop light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,129 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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WM05 OPT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM05 OPT, 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 WM05 OPT registered?

WM05 OPT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is WM05 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 OPT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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