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WG05 JEU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 104,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,125 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs rusty

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Aug 2017 92,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs rusty

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,416 miles

both front tyres worn and perished

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,155 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2014 68,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,208 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,208 miles

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

undertray insicure

Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,596 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,618 miles

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

front brake discs corroded / worn

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,911 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,383 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,953 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit

nearside front wiper starting to split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to deteriorate on outer edge

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 JEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG05 JEU, 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 WG05 JEU registered?

WG05 JEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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