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WR05 XHM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,045 mi
Last recorded123,045 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 XHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 123,045 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,353 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 114,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight noise from nearside front strut top bearing.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight noise from nearside front strut top bearing.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,709 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front tyre wearing in outer edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edges, surface rust on chassi.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edges, surface rust on chassi.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,797 miles

both rear brakes binding

mid exhaust becoming corroded and heat shield insecure

n.s front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2013 88,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o.s front anti roll bar end link

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,391 miles

o.s front anti roll bar end link

Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,803 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WR05 XHM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WR05 XHM, 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 WR05 XHM registered?

WR05 XHM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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