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WN05 VYK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,670 mi
Last recorded73,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,670 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 73,669 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 73,600 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose with corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,673 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 54,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2018 47,276 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light innoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little spare travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 May 2018 47,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light innoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little spare travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,651 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 2 Jun 2017 37,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 5 May 2016 29,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,900 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 19,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 18,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,323 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 12,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,459 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 8,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 8,363 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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WN05 VYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

WN05 VYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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