CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU05 NYW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,973 mi
Last recorded52,973 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,949 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,949 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch bite point is on its limit and will require replacement soon.

Pass 3 May 2017 45,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,515 miles

Exhaust center section and rear silencer getting very rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2015 45,515 miles

Exhaust center section and rear silencer getting very rusty

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,499 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,958 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 44,987 miles

CENTRE SECTION AND REAR SILENCER GETTING RUSTY.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,987 miles

CENTRE SECTION AND REAR SILENCER GETTING RUSTY.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,729 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU05 NYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU05 NYW?

You can check the full history of WU05 NYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU05 NYW registered?

WU05 NYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WU05 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 NYW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU05 NYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU05 NYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.