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WP05 UPE

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

123,078 mi
Last recorded123,078 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 UPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,809 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 121,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,746 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 118,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,647 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 107,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,547 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,127 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 100,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% too low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,163 miles

Centre stop light not working

Corrosion exhaust system

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre stop light not working

Corrosion exhaust system

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 71,927 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 71,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 61,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 53,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2011 53,252 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,210 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 46,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 39,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 May 2009 39,990 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)

Rear tyres getting low

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 UPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WP05 UPE, 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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WP05 UPE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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