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WG05 PBY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 138,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 131,588 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile device holder ()

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2018 131,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush A R Bar Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush A R Bar Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Check Bulb fitment image too low (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile device holder ()

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 123,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 123,328 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,580 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 103,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,047 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 PBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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