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WN05 VYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,043 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,731 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 87,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,223 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,141 miles

off side front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover small split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 85,141 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover small split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,168 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 78,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,011 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,894 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,304 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,323 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,436 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wiper slight deteriorate

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,536 miles

Wiper slight deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,631 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

front brake pads almost 1/2 worn

front lower suspension arm bushes are very slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's slightly worn

front brake pads almost 1/2 worn

front lower suspension arm bushes are very slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,534 miles

n/s/f & o/sa/f tyres approaching legal limit 2mm

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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WN05 VYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WN05 VYJ, 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 WN05 VYJ registered?

WN05 VYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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