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BG55 WGW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,933 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 86,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 86,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,599 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 85,597 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,264 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,031 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,849 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 53,860 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,517 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,514 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,909 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 13,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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 WGW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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