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YE05 WNY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,624 mi
Last recorded102,624 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,624 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,742 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,663 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,584 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,707 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracking

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,707 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracking

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,521 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 36,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YE05 WNY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE05 WNY, 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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YE05 WNY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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