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WR05 YHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,289 mi
Last recorded180,289 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 180,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 171,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 163,476 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 157,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 149,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 138,987 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 138,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,025 miles

advise both rear shocks sweating will require replacing in near future

Fail 27 Jul 2016 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise both rear shocks sweating will require replacing in near future

Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,733 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2015 108,733 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,210 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,362 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,993 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 59,267 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 YHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

WR05 YHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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