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BG55 WGN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,637 miles

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,465 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,095 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 42,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,250 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,250 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,049 miles

Oil leak

rear centre stoplight not working

Pass 6 May 2011 34,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 34,980 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 32,605 miles

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

rear centre stoplight not working

Fail 22 May 2009 30,408 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Legal Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 30,408 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Legal Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,938 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)

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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BG55 WGN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG55 WGN, 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 BG55 WGN registered?

BG55 WGN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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