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SY05 WLP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,241 mi
Last recorded87,241 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,241 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper broken

oil sump leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper broken

oil sump leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

oil sump leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,316 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

oil sump leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,362 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,362 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 68,321 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 68,321 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,773 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Dec 2009 63,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,484 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 54,484 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WLP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WLP, 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 WLP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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