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WG54 FJO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 FJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,024 miles

175/65r14

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

parts of rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,024 miles

175/65r14

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

parts of rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,671 miles

175/65r14

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,671 miles

175/65r14

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,195 miles

175/65r14

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front brake binding slightly

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,851 miles

poor beam patterns both sides

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

poor beam patterns both sides

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,943 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 83,943 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 76,592 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,750 miles

Noise from auxilliary belt/cambelt tensioner area

Fail 29 Dec 2010 66,750 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Noise from auxilliary belt/cambelt tensioner area

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,986 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,153 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 43,153 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,082 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split

Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,082 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WG54 FJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WG54 FJO, 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 WG54 FJO registered?

WG54 FJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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