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WN05 XDB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,941 mi
Last recorded78,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 XDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,941 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 78,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2022 73,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 73,230 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,798 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam image.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,798 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam image.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bold on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer sill damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive possible corroded sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded through, but system still supported.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting band rusted through and another hanger is rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 65,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting band rusted through and another hanger is rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,440 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

centre stop lamp not working.

rear exhaust mounting strap broken, but system still supported.

slight oil leak from sump pan.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,929 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode outer layer

high level brake light inop

Fail 19 Sep 2016 62,929 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode outer layer

high level brake light inop

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,880 miles

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

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,045 miles

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

parts of the exhaust are corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,359 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,876 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,442 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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WN05 XDB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN05 XDB, 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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WN05 XDB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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