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WG05 YBW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,698 mi
Last recorded117,698 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,698 miles

Front exhaust box damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,880 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,674 miles

Nearside Front GLASS DAMAGED

Fail 11 Feb 2019 102,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,424 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,392 miles

Front exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly perished sidewall

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,014 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 91,565 miles

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 89,452 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 74,131 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 74,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,041 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 53,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 46,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 46,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,222 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads worn thin

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

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,222 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn thin

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

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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WG05 YBW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG05 YBW, 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 WG05 YBW registered?

WG05 YBW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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