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DE05 WYA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 123,299 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,774 miles

centre and rear exhaust casing corroded

nearside number plate light lens cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,650 miles

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn,pitted or corroded

nearside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2015 93,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,005 miles

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

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,704 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,565 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,981 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 6,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE05 WYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE05 WYA, 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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DE05 WYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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