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WG05 JVR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,529 mi
Last recorded70,529 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,529 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,011 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,394 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,387 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,814 miles

slight movement drivers seat frame hight adjustment

slight play n/s track rod

Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,814 miles

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

slight movement drivers seat frame hight adjustment

slight play n/s track rod

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,584 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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WG05 JVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WG05 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

WG05 JVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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