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FY05 WTZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,709 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 98,709 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,135 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,740 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front rear (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section corroded but sound (7.1.2)

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

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

suspension components corroded but sound

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,742 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,895 miles

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 64,918 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 59,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,766 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 37,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,432 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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FY05 WTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY05 WTZ, 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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FY05 WTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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