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MA05 WYD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING/PERISHING 2004 OLD TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 71,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING/PERISHING 2004 OLD TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus rear bulb o/side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,307 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 62,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,985 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm plus cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

o/side rear tyre has cracks in the treads

rear exhaust bracket had broken off

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,636 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 49,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,968 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 30,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,295 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 12,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

car in need of wheel tracking

Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,900 miles

car in need of wheel tracking

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,199 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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MA05 WYD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MA05 WYD, 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 MA05 WYD registered?

MA05 WYD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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