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YA05 WLC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,226 mi
Last recorded92,226 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 WLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 92,226 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 92,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 87,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,793 miles

N/S/Front tyre wearing on edges

O/S/Front anti-roll bar link small play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,622 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,641 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)

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2014 66,640 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,313 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front anti roll bar link rod slightly bent

rear brakes binding

rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Jun 2013 58,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front anti roll bar link rod slightly bent

rear brakes binding

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 43,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,215 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,040 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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YA05 WLC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YA05 WLC, 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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YA05 WLC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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