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WV05 YZX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,207 mi
Last recorded85,207 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,207 miles

both headlights cloudy

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 85,207 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

both headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,015 miles

Additional high level brake light not working.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,199 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 65,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,565 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 62,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,094 miles

Both front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2017 61,094 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,231 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside headlight misted up

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,358 miles

Condensation in headlamp lenses

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,993 miles

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 24 Mar 2009 22,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,289 miles

Long travel of handbrake

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 YZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

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

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