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WL05 NBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,259 mi
Last recorded116,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 NBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 116,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,384 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 113,384 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted + wire trapped (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,984 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,055 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 2 Aug 2017 100,055 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,633 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 2-2.5 mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,633 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 2-2.5 mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,351 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 84,332 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,849 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,565 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,650 miles

Childseat fitted to o/s/r - seatbelt not checked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,073 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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WL05 NBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL05 NBZ, 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 WL05 NBZ registered?

WL05 NBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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