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WU05 TZZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,109 miles

Rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 116,092 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,018 miles

Eng man light on

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Side repeater incorrect colour N/s , o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded rear

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,917 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,917 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,277 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,506 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 84,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,345 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight binding offside rear wheel

Fail 4 Feb 2012 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,316 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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WU05 TZZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

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

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