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BG55 WGU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,695 mi
Last recorded99,695 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flange/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 97,226 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arch liners, unable to replicate on test

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 97,226 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arch liners, unable to replicate on test

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most joint/clamp deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner arch liner/cover, evidence of fouling on suspension components. unable to replicate on test

Offside Front inner arch liner/cover, evidence of fouling on suspension components. unable to replicate on test

Fail 16 Dec 2017 94,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most joint/clamp deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner arch liner/cover, evidence of fouling on suspension components. unable to replicate on test

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

Offside Front inner arch liner/cover, evidence of fouling on suspension components. unable to replicate on test

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,757 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 91,757 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective Hub nut not locked effectively. (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,083 miles

Minor exhaust leaks to rear joint & rear box

Fail 14 Apr 2014 77,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Minor exhaust leaks to rear joint & rear box

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,811 miles

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 13 Apr 2013 63,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,419 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f seat belt has pin throuth belt

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG55 WGU, 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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BG55 WGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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