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SY05 WEA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,462 mi
Last recorded59,462 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 59,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 May 2014 52,480 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres cracking but no chords exposed

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer shoulder

Fail 31 May 2013 45,962 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 45,962 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 36,134 miles

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

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

high level brake light not illuminating

Pass 31 May 2011 27,954 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 May 2010 15,178 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 15,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,633 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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SY05 WEA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY05 WEA, 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 SY05 WEA registered?

SY05 WEA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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