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WG05 RGU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,645 mi
Last recorded28,645 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 RGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,645 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 28,076 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 28,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall advise replace soon

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

front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Apr 2019 24,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall advise replace soon

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

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,636 miles

unable to check condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 16,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,229 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 12,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,085 miles

both rear tyres slight perrishing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 11,085 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres slight perrishing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,673 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 8,142 miles

All tyres have started to deteriorate and perish.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight damage to both of the front tyres.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,142 miles

All tyres have started to deteriorate and perish.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to both of the front tyres.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 6,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 5,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 4,049 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 RGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

WG05 RGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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