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WD54 BYP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,830 mi
Last recorded151,830 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,830 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 151,829 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 146,522 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 146,517 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 140,945 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 140,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 132,247 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine light on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 131,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,893 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 124,892 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls deterioated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 124,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 120,949 miles

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

offside registration plate lamp loose

Fail 6 Apr 2013 120,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside registration plate lamp loose

Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 107,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r no plate light working but not securely fixed

some wear to front discs

Fail 21 Mar 2011 107,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r no plate light working but not securely fixed

some wear to front discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,239 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,944 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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WD54 BYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WD54 BYP, 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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WD54 BYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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