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WG05 DPV

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,696 mi
Last recorded137,696 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 DPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 137,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2023 137,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 134,121 miles

Boot struts worn

Exhaust manifold heatshield not fully secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,121 miles

Boot struts worn

Exhaust manifold heatshield not fully secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,465 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 130,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split letting grease out (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 129,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,020 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 124,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,551 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 119,528 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,267 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,448 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished but not deep enough to reach the cords

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,832 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise damage to nearside outer sill panel area

Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,832 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise damage to nearside outer sill panel area

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,590 miles

slight front brake disc run out

Fail 18 Feb 2012 54,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in near side front tyre outer side wall

cut in off side front tyre outer side wall

rear silencer deteriated

slight front brake disc run out

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,803 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall of tyres and advised replacements.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall of tyres and advised replacements.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,585 miles

Corrosion on exhaust silencer and system but isnt blowing and is still secure.

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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WG05 DPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG05 DPV, 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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WG05 DPV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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