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WF05 SYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,830 mi
Last recorded94,830 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 94,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 88,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,375 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked on inner tread pattern

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,101 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,158 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,300 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,151 miles

Bonnet release lever broken at time of inspection.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s wiper blade in poor condition.

O/s/f brake not fully releasing

Oil leak engine bay.

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection.

Replacement headlamps give poor patern.

Washer operation poor.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet release lever broken at time of inspection.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s headlamp poor patern and cloudy,misty.

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

O/s wiper blade in poor condition, split at end.

O/s/f brake not fully releasing

Oil leak engine bay.

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection.

Washer operation poor.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,730 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,056 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop links worn

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,823 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,823 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,772 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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WF05 SYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF05 SYZ, 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 WF05 SYZ registered?

WF05 SYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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