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WR05 FYW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,324 mi
Last recorded35,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,324 miles

Offside Rear worn inner and outer edges.

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,493 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 34,492 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 32,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2016 32,391 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 May 2015 30,754 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 8 May 2015 30,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 7 May 2014 28,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,977 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 27,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,262 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 21,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,434 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 14,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 14,476 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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WR05 FYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR05 FYW, 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 WR05 FYW registered?

WR05 FYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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