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WV05 YZG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,495 mi
Last recorded30,495 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,495 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 30,495 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 27,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 27,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear cracked on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 24,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 20,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 20,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 15,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 15,636 miles

centrebrake light inop

Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,008 miles

age related cracks in both rear and offside front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,693 miles

all wiper blades split at ends

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,288 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,094 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,433 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 11 Mar 2009 8,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,672 miles

nearside front tyre has small damage to sidewall.

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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WV05 YZG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV05 YZG, 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 WV05 YZG registered?

WV05 YZG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 YZG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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