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WR05 WSU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,070 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 122,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,869 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 114,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,076 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,422 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,422 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,682 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,520 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamps Condensated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,124 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all passenger seats and seat belts not tested

o/sf tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust Deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust Deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,157 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,157 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 31,284 miles

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

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 WSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

WR05 WSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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