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WG05 RGY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,852 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 97,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,825 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

advise headlamps dim

advise play in steering column

Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

advise headlamps dim

advise play in steering column

advise rear silencer up against boot floor

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,102 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,704 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 75,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,484 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,112 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,111 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure within its box but unable to move to excess

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both nearside and offside outter sills damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both nearside and offside outter sills damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,554 miles

Front bumper insecure

exhaust rear box poor

nearside front inner wing liner missing

offside front inner wing liner loose

Fail 18 Jul 2013 57,554 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box poor

nearside front inner wing liner missing

offside front inner wing liner loose

Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake bind n/s/f

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer box in poor condition

Wiper blades in poor condition, split on ends

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f inner wing liner loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,955 miles

wiper blades getting poor.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,627 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 8,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 RGY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

WG05 RGY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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