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WP05 WHS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 WHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 98,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also boot is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,265 miles

rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

very heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 85,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

very heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 25 Jul 2020 78,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured very poor condition (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer jet poor operation due to split in washer pipe

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery slightly insecure

both boot struts defective

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

drivers door hinge/s in poor condition, and/or bolt/s slightly loose

exhaust silencer in very poor condition and whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 78,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured very poor condition (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer jet poor operation due to split in washer pipe

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery slightly insecure

both boot struts defective

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

drivers door hinge/s in poor condition, and/or bolt/s slightly loose

exhaust silencer in very poor condition and whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,945 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 not repairable ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 not repairable ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center & rear exhaust box corroding (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,584 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,895 miles

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

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

back box exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,663 miles

o/s/f and both rear indicators fading slightly

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,772 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,302 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,533 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 13,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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)

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 WHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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