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MF05 WYB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,933 mi
Last recorded58,933 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,485 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 53,924 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,631 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,617 miles

Offside frontvtyre low on inner edge Play in nearside front ball joint

Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,617 miles

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

Offside frontvtyre low on inner edge Play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,999 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 40,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,080 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,922 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,726 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 WYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 MF05 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

MF05 WYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MF05 WYB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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