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WG05 KNN

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 KNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2023 37,900 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,143 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 36,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 16,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,808 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 16,003 miles

Offside headlight becoming dull

all tyres perished on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked around edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked around edges

Offside Front tyre cracked around edges

Offside Rear tyre cracked around edges

Fail 25 Aug 2017 15,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre cracked around edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked around edges

Offside Front tyre cracked around edges

Offside Rear tyre cracked around edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,722 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 13,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,044 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 12,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 10,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 9,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 6,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers split

Pass 27 May 2009 6,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers split

Pass 27 May 2008 5,464 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 KNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KNN, 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 KNN registered?

WG05 KNN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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