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WU05 NYB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,050 mi
Last recorded53,050 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear exhaust box very rusty centre silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,924 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ,moved air fresheners. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2025 50,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect , pattern blurred out (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective ,heavily clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

rear silencer very rusty

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ,moved air fresheners. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective , cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Apr 2024 48,694 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,042 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 48,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2020 41,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,259 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 36,352 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 36,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,074 miles

Offside Front tyre start to feather inner tread

Fail 26 Apr 2017 33,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre start to feather inner tread

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 29,857 miles

could not see brake pads

Centre Upper Brake light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 25,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,163 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,540 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding......

wet test.......

Pass 16 May 2012 13,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,996 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 4,205 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 4,205 miles

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

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

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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WU05 NYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU05 NYB, 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 WU05 NYB registered?

WU05 NYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 NYB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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