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WG05 ZSN

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,775 mi
Last recorded166,775 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 166,775 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 166,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 165,871 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 165,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 161,626 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 161,626 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 157,513 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 157,513 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 153,378 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 124,538 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 124,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 90,052 miles

The offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,553 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,342 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 26,341 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZSN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

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

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