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WV05 ZYT

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,340 mi
Last recorded101,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 ZYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 97,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Caused by condensation (1.7.5a)

Rear Unable to test all rear seatbelts

Fail 28 Jun 2016 82,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Caused by condensation (1.7.5a)

Rear Unable to test all rear seatbelts

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,934 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 31,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,039 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,455 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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WV05 ZYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

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

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