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WG05 WZX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 WZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,222 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension bump stops missing

ancillary belt tensioner noisy in operation

surface corrosion to underbody components

Fail 14 Oct 2025 50,222 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension bump stops missing

ancillary belt tensioner noisy in operation

surface corrosion to underbody components

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both bump stops missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,491 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side rear suspension bump stops missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,583 miles

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Oct 2022 47,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deeply perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deeply perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

high level brake light only worked after being tapped

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,815 miles

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 45,815 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater and water ingress. (4.4.3 (a))

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 44,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,034 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2018 43,034 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 41,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2017 41,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2016 39,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,300 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,515 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight roughness in the offside top strut bearing.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,288 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,927 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 20,927 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,932 miles

The nearside rear tyre has started to perish and deteriorate.

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 WZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

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

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