CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK55 WGC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

49,474 mi
Last recorded49,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 WGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 49,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 41,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 32,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 32,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 25,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 25,314 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 24,117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 24,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 24,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 24,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 24,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,076 miles

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 24,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,986 miles

Front grill damaged.

Offside Front Tyre perished and ageing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and ageing.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,462 miles

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2014 23,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 10,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,708 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 22,411 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,603 miles

Front wiper blades worn, split & smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,618 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK55 WGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EK55 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK55 WGC?

You can check the full history of EK55 WGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK55 WGC registered?

EK55 WGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 WGC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK55 WGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK55 WGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.