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FG05 WXX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,607 mi
Last recorded100,607 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,607 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 96,211 miles

Exhaust centre pipe corroded but not blowing

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill lip corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play in steering

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,209 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 91,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 85,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 74,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 74,653 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,779 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

front radiator grill broken and loose

unable to assess front outer brake pads for mot purposes

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,779 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

front radiator grill broken and loose

unable to assess front outer brake pads for mot purposes

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,499 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,483 miles

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

both front tyres worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 56,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,173 miles

cracks in treads of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and underbody covers fitted

off side front tyre cut

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,372 miles

brake pipes greased

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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FG05 WXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FG05 WXX, 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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FG05 WXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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