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WP05 OLB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,701 mi
Last recorded31,701 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 OLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,701 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 31,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fronts both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance insecurely fixed (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides heavily perished and cracked

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,946 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,110 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 28,108 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,138 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,969 miles

Back Box Slight Corrosion

Front Wipers Split

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 25,969 miles

Front Wipers Split

Back Box Slight Corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 24,101 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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WP05 OLB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WP05 OLB, 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 WP05 OLB registered?

WP05 OLB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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