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WG05 OZE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 101,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

front hub carriers corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

front hub carriers corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,458 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 91,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 86,917 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,942 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,940 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,199 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin peeling (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,835 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,693 miles

rear tyres perishing

tailbox detiorateing

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perishing

tailbox detiorateing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,372 miles

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

both front wiper blades are splitting but still clearing screen at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,368 miles

Both front wipers are splitting but were still clearing screen at time of test.

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but is still visiable.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Both front wipers are splitting but were still clearing screen at time of test.

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but is still visiable.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,929 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,508 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 OZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OZE, 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 OZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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