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VK05 WJG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,977 mi
Last recorded46,977 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 WJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,977 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,179 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 29,894 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres just starting to wear

exhaust just passed test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,291 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,539 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
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VK05 WJG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJG, 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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What year was VK05 WJG registered?

VK05 WJG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 WJG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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