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YK05 WBM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 WBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,294 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,548 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,838 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 86,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,878 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,225 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,921 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,809 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,809 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 32,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YK05 WBM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK05 WBM, 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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YK05 WBM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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