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WM54 RYA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,938 mi
Last recorded106,938 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 RYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 102,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,881 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 100,947 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 100,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,243 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 88,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,041 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,041 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,039 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,408 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,214 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,973 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 50,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,251 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,160 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 36,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 22,794 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,794 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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WM54 RYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM54 RYA, 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 WM54 RYA registered?

WM54 RYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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