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WG05 YWN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,191 mi
Last recorded82,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,191 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 82,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,987 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 73,077 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 73,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 71,908 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres slightly perishing & cracking but can not see cords so ok

Fail 31 May 2013 71,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside & nearside rear tyres slightly perishing & cracking but can not see cords so ok

Pass 15 May 2012 67,830 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2012 67,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 63,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,158 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 48,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,602 miles

engine/oil/low

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,602 miles

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

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

engine/oil/low

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,997 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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WG05 YWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WG05 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

WG05 YWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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