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WU05 NZH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,181 mi
Last recorded88,181 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 88,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,433 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,433 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,682 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.60hr15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

rear exhaust box deteiorated but not blowing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 79,997 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

rear exhaust box deteiorated but not blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear box detiorated but not blowing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,168 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear box detiorated but not blowing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn unevenly in tread

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,830 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn unevenly in tread

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 62,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2012 62,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,703 miles

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

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

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking gear oil,recommend replacement .

recommen wheel alignment check/adjustment ref front tyres scuffing edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,306 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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WU05 NZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU05 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

WU05 NZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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