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WR05 WSY

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,685 mi
Last recorded130,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 130,685 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Light slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2021 130,682 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Light slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 124,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

glow plug light on

Fail 3 Jun 2020 124,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

glow plug light on

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,235 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 25 Mar 2019 116,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Slight bind o/s/r wheel

Offside Rear Very slight bind on wheel

Seat belts not checked as child seats fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,052 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,491 miles

EML Light ON

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust support strap corroded and broken, Back box also corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 87,489 miles

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

EML Light ON

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust support strap corroded and broken, Back box also corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine warning light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,576 miles

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

front brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,576 miles

front brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,027 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,233 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 WSY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR05 WSY, 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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WR05 WSY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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