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WP05 UPF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,934 mi
Last recorded174,934 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 UPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 174,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly bent.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats unavaliable to test as rear loaded.... ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 169,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer tread....

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 169,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Emissions not tested due to severe BLACK SMOKE when accelerated.... (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high dip beam.... (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 1560cc TD.... (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected ABS hydraulic unit leaking.... (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer tread....

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 162,947 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

o/s/r outer sill weak

slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 25 Nov 2017 162,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

o/s/r outer sill weak

slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,117 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 139,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,250 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

load area full

Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

load area full

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,824 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,470 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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WP05 UPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP05 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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