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WG54 ZWB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,057 mi
Last recorded113,057 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front side repeater lense missing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,057 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust strap broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,320 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust secure

Fail 24 Mar 2017 100,320 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust secure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,349 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 78,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,636 miles

back box deteriating

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,771 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

service indicator on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

service indicator on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,028 miles

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

bonnet catch broken

bonnet stay clip broken

service indicator on

Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,028 miles

bonnet catch broken

bonnet stay clip broken

service indicator on

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet pull handle broken & bonnet stay clip broken

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2009 42,675 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,194 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 ZWB 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 61.1%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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