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WG05 JUW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to the exhaust

Fail 20 Sep 2022 91,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism slow in operation but does satisfactorily operate

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism slow in operation but does satisfactorily operate

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,285 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,851 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,600 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 71,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,011 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,593 miles

rear tyres slighly perished on outer sidewalls

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,384 miles

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

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

centre high level stop lamp not working,but may not be connected.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre high level stop lamp not working,but may not be connected.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,648 miles

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

bonnet release cable insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,863 miles

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

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

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 JUW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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