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MF05 WBY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,472 mi
Last recorded104,472 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 78,642 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 75,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 75,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 70,283 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,275 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 70,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,226 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust (backbox) outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,323 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 58,322 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,987 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,987 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,267 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,798 miles

Exhaust back box, deteriorated and corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,798 miles

Exhaust back box, deteriorated and corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,784 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 41,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,121 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,455 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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MF05 WBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MF05 WBY, 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 MF05 WBY registered?

MF05 WBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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