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WU05 WVB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,155 mi
Last recorded179,155 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 WVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,155 miles

Corrosion to vehicle structure -offside sill not yet considered excessive

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn/scored inner facing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyre(s) slightly worn inner

Slight brake bind Nearside rear

Slight damage to vehicle body

Fail 16 Oct 2020 179,155 miles

Corrosion to vehicle structure -offside sill not yet considered excessive

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn/scored inner facing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyre(s) slightly worn inner

Slight brake bind Nearside rear

Slight damage to vehicle body

Pass 15 Apr 2019 161,924 miles

Damage to O/S/F wing

Nearside Rear Slight brake binding

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,168 miles

Slight damage to rear light lens

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Mar 2018 149,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight damage to rear light lens

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 19 Apr 2017 138,615 miles

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Slight Damage to both rear light lens

Slight damage to front registration plate

Slight play to nearside inner rack joint

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear belt

Exhaust backbox corroded

Osr light lens cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2016 120,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear belt

Exhaust backbox corroded

Osr light lens cracked

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,896 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 79,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,833 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 WVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

WU05 WVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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