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DE05 WYM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,394 mi
Last recorded79,394 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 79,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 68,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 63,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 63,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 59,189 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 59,045 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 52,133 miles

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 24 May 2013 46,390 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 46,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 41,473 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint strongly advise new

Pass 23 May 2011 36,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f wipers slightly split on edges but clears w/s ok

Pass 4 May 2010 29,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak sump area

reverse lamps innop

Pass 21 May 2009 22,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

reverse lamps innop

section of high level stop lamp innop

Fail 21 May 2009 22,433 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

reverse lamps innop

section of high level stop lamp innop

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,559 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 16,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reverse light innop

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 WYM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DE05 WYM, 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 DE05 WYM registered?

DE05 WYM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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