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WU05 UBE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,674 mi
Last recorded45,674 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust backbox bracket broke but still adequately supported

Fail 24 Feb 2017 45,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust backbox bracket broke but still adequately supported

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Mar 2016 40,896 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,964 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,629 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 30,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,048 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front tyre walls perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,087 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 27,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,823 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

near side front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2009 21,823 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

near side front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,800 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 UBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

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

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