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WG54 UPK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 UPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 97,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,588 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 85,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened droplink bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,133 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 79,133 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,788 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,788 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,351 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,424 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,644 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly on the outside sidewall

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,644 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly on the outside sidewall

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 11,929 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,668 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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WG54 UPK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPK, 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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WG54 UPK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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