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WG55 JVH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,395 mi
Last recorded168,395 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 JVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2020 168,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear eye level brake lamp inop

oil level low

Pass 10 Mar 2018 149,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front plastic inner arch cover damaged

Offside light minor scratch accross screen

Pass 26 Sep 2016 148,455 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 148,455 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2015 141,488 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 28 Sep 2015 141,488 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,183 miles

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,117 miles

Front brake discs worn/poor condition

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Fail 27 Sep 2013 132,117 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/poor condition

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2012 115,458 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,450 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

front discs worn / ridge

windscreen damage to nearside

Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,450 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

front discs worn / ridge

windscreen damage to nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Trim on front bumper hanging off

Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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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WG55 JVH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WG55 JVH, 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 WG55 JVH registered?

WG55 JVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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