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WV05 WBX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,785 mi
Last recorded102,785 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 WBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,892 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,892 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front link rod wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear ex box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front link rod wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear ex box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,392 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 63,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,247 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,321 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Feb 2014 41,321 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 28 Feb 2013 30,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,075 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,114 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 26,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front wiperblade split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,213 miles

Wipers in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2008 10,213 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers in poor condition

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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WV05 WBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV05 WBX, 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 WV05 WBX registered?

WV05 WBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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