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WA05 VCY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,041 mi
Last recorded91,041 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 91,041 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2026 91,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,086 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 88,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,949 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,299 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 79,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge?

Rear Silencer cover in poor condition.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge?

Rear Silencer cover in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,908 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,649 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,649 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet stay missing & clip broken

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,511 miles

bonnet stay missing & clip broken

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,821 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,236 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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WA05 VCY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WA05 VCY, 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 WA05 VCY registered?

WA05 VCY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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