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WU05 WVL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,479 mi
Last recorded57,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 WVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,479 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 57,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,087 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 55,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,216 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear boxes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,266 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade does not clear the screen effectively

Fail 27 Jun 2018 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade does not clear the screen effectively

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre low on edges ()

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

bonnet stay holding clip missing

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre low on edges ()

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

bonnet stay holding clip missing

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,791 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,645 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,416 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 WVL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

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

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