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WM54 RXJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,803 mi
Last recorded78,803 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 RXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,803 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NO REVERSING LIGHTS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear outer skin corroded on exchurst

Fail 5 Oct 2020 78,803 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

NO REVERSING LIGHTS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear outer skin corroded on exchurst

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,449 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear outer lens cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,447 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,793 miles

rear bump stops missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2017 58,793 miles

rear bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,602 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,696 miles

exhaust corroded to excess

o/s rear brake binding

Fail 20 Jan 2014 43,923 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded to excess

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,923 miles

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

exhaust corroded to excess

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,109 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,106 miles

Nearside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,228 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,687 miles

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight lip to front discs

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,949 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,687 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 27,687 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,400 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 18,557 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 RXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

WM54 RXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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