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WG05 WMO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,555 mi
Last recorded49,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 WMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet stay missing

front grill loose

Fail 12 Jan 2021 49,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet stay missing

front grill loose

Pass 24 Jan 2020 41,766 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 41,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay missing.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Fail 18 Jan 2019 33,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,152 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,991 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 13,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,570 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 9,874 miles

n/s/f outer side wall starting to split

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the outer side wall

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to split

o/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to split

o/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to split

Fail 30 Nov 2010 9,874 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s/f outer side wall starting to split

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the outer side wall

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to split

o/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to split

o/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,223 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 6,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,889 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 WMO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WMO, 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 WMO registered?

WG05 WMO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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