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WV05 XCO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,563 mi
Last recorded118,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 118,346 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,211 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint incorrect bolt used to retain joint no shoulder on bolt

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint incorrect bolt used to retain joint no shoulder on bolt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,489 miles

condensation in off side headlamp bulb

off side cv gaiter starting to split

Fail 28 Jan 2021 103,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish (4.1.4 (a))

condensation in off side headlamp bulb

off side cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,918 miles

both headlamp lenses poor

off side cv gaiter pin hole

Fail 24 Jan 2020 101,918 miles

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

both headlamp lenses poor

off side cv gaiter pin hole

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,589 miles

off side cv gaiter may have a small hole in it as there's grease around area

Fail 24 Jan 2019 97,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing resecured (1.1.2 (c))

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

off side cv gaiter may have a small hole in it as there's grease around area

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,169 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,715 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,472 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,974 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,483 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 33,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,703 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 30,703 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,846 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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WV05 XCO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XCO, 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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WV05 XCO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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