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WG54 ZVV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,805 mi
Last recorded107,805 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm

Fail 26 Oct 2023 107,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,063 miles

Both front suspension arms bushes worn/cracking

Bottom engine mount worn

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner and outer edges and worn low on tread

Rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 29 Sep 2022 99,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front suspension arms bushes worn/cracking

Bottom engine mount worn

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner and outer edges and worn low on tread

Rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,986 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,986 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 83,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 83,008 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,057 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,689 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,432 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 58,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 47,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,371 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,757 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,248 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZVV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG54 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

WG54 ZVV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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