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MW05 WNU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,025 mi
Last recorded117,025 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 WNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 117,025 miles

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Door slightly damaged but does operate effectively

Offside Inner & Outer Sill slightly damaged but has no sharp edges

Underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2023 117,022 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Door slightly damaged but does operate effectively

Offside Inner & Outer Sill slightly damaged but has no sharp edges

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,951 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to inner sill loose/holed at end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 82,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,276 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,825 miles

Front tyres are getting low on tread and slightly perished

O/s/f brake slightly binding

Rear suspesnion springs are corroded

Slight chuffing from injector seals

Fail 12 Aug 2015 60,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f brake slightly binding

Front tyres are getting low on tread and slightly perished

Rear suspesnion springs are corroded

Slight chuffing from injector seals

backbox exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,280 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,416 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,187 miles

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,973 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,526 miles

high level brake light inop

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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MW05 WNU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MW05 WNU, 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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MW05 WNU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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