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WD55 DZG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 DZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s and o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,766 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 123,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,611 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 53,611 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,270 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,361 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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WD55 DZG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD55 DZG, 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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WD55 DZG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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