MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective mount in front of rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs pale (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 185-60-15 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-60-15 (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet release handle faulty
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-60-15 worn out on edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn out on edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet release handle faulty
Front both 185-60-15 tyres worn on edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise bonnet release handle broken
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise bonnet release handle broken
advise n/s/r 185-60-15 tyre cracking
Both rear tyres perrishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Wear in both front antiroll bar links
Both rear tyres perrishing
Wear in both front antiroll bar links
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WG05 JVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 JVW, 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 JVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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