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WG05 XCW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,280 mi
Last recorded37,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 33,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 32,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 31,364 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 31,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres perished slightly

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,632 miles

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

centre and rear silencers corroded

very slight bulge in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,742 miles

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,830 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,946 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 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG05 XCW registered?

WG05 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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