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WU54 HYR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,811 mi
Last recorded191,811 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 191,811 miles

Centre heatshield loose

Covers fitted to outer sills. Unable to inspect outer sills condition fully

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 191,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre heatshield loose

Covers fitted to outer sills. Unable to inspect outer sills condition fully

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 177,545 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 177,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 164,720 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected shows a white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 151,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 151,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,265 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 132,265 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,235 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 123,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,896 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2015 117,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 109,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 96,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 96,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,846 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side brake slightly binding.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,956 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,900 miles

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

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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WU54 HYR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU54 HYR, 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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WU54 HYR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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