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WM54 RXC

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,854 mi
Last recorded99,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 RXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,854 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 99,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 93,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,834 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 82,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 81,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,157 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,157 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,653 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2014 75,644 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,654 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,382 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,236 miles

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,294 miles

Both wiper blades split

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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WM54 RXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WM54 RXC, 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 WM54 RXC registered?

WM54 RXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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