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VK05 WGN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,333 mi
Last recorded57,333 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 WGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 57,333 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 53,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 49,309 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,212 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2021 40,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear and nearside front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 28,796 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 28,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,713 miles

both sides rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating and cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2016 27,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut and cracking badly (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating and cracking

offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm and cracking badly on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre low and beginning to perish and split in places

Fail 23 Nov 2015 23,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre low and beginning to perish and split in places

Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,182 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,229 miles

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,189 miles

nearside windscreen wiper split

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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VK05 WGN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VK05 WGN, 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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VK05 WGN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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