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WR05 XHX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,907 mi
Last recorded49,907 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 49,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 48,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 46,935 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 44,866 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,515 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,649 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 40,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + rear outer poor (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + rear outer poor (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,826 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,217 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 XHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR05 XHX registered?

WR05 XHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is WR05 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 XHX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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