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PX55 WBG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,697 mi
Last recorded129,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 WBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,697 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,406 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 124,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,419 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,908 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,908 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 115,905 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,711 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,706 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 105,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,003 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 85,720 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 85,712 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,694 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,774 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PX55 WBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PX55 WBG, 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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PX55 WBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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