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YF54 WVW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,121 mi
Last recorded54,121 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,121 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,668 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perished

suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,668 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perished

suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,940 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2016 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box bracket broken

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s headlamp misted

o/s wiper split

rear exhaust deteriated

slight imbalance front brakes

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,838 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s headlamp misted

o/s wiper split

rear exhaust deteriated

slight imbalance front brakes

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

car been standing

exhaust deteriated

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,877 miles

car been standing

exhaust deteriated

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,847 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 27,847 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,511 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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YF54 WVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF54 WVW, 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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YF54 WVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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