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WG05 OZT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,383 mi
Last recorded161,383 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 161,383 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users rear exhaust smoking under load (8.2.2.2 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2025 155,592 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users showing smoke under load [at time of testing] (8.2.2.2 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2025 155,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s dipped head light not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front n/s tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users showing smoke under load [at time of testing] (8.2.2.2 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,553 miles

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 140,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 133,307 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2021 133,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2020 126,045 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 126,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,655 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,553 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Emissions high (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer inoperative (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded and worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyure treads cracking

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bump stop missinjg

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded and worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,184 miles

n/s headlight condensated but not affecting pattern

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,884 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emissions high black smoke (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,338 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,325 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

noise from rear brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,728 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,934 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 OZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

WG05 OZT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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