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WN55 YUA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 YUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,978 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 88,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,711 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,711 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,917 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside O/S parking brake needs attention

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 82,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside O/S parking brake needs attention

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,016 miles

mil light on

play in steering rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,880 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil light on

play in steering rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,311 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,027 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres deteriating

o/s/f inner c/v boot split / leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,027 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres deteriating

o/s/f inner c/v boot split / leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,461 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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WN55 YUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WN55 YUA, 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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WN55 YUA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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