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SY05 WFB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to wear low on tread

Offside Front Road wheel tight to turn

Offside Rear Tyre low on pressure

Fail 24 Nov 2017 89,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to wear low on tread

Offside Front Road wheel tight to turn

Offside Rear Tyre low on pressure

Fail 20 Nov 2017 89,810 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to wear low on tread

Offside Front Road wheel tight to turn

Offside Rear Tyre low on pressure

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,423 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 72,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,706 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 68,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,087 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 65,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust corroded through around front pipe.

Nearside wiper blade split.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,971 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel rubbing against wheel arch liner.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 62,971 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel rubbing against wheel arch liner.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,836 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 60,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,016 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,704 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 52,704 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY05 WFB, 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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SY05 WFB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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