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WR05 XHU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,302 mi
Last recorded46,302 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 XHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box retaining strap corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower/outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear exhaust boxes corroded

rear wiper worn out

Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low tread, shoulder wear and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box retaining strap corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower/outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front inner arch liners adrift

front and rear exhaust boxes corroded

rear wiper worn out

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,858 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

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

hi viz stop lamp inop

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight damage to body work all over vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage all over vehicle

hi viz brake light inop

n/s/f tyre cut but not to cords and 2mm tread reaming

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 40,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

hi viz brake light inop

n/s wiper not tested

n/s/f tyre cut but not to cords and 2mm tread reaming

n/s/r bump stop missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage all over vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,917 miles

Centre stop light not working.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 37,917 miles

Centre stop light not working.

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,900 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 33,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,953 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,673 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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WR05 XHU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 WR05 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

WR05 XHU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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