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WG05 XCT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,943 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,943 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light lense (6.1.C.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 93,911 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,827 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,968 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured b oth (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured b oth (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,826 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light inop

rear silencer corroded [not leaking]

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,826 miles

high level brake light inop

rear silencer corroded [not leaking]

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,357 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,555 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,105 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

o/s/r light unit damaged but not affecting light

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,431 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XCT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

WG05 XCT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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