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WG55 JVP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,677 mi
Last recorded74,677 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 74,677 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section poor and rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,941 miles

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

rear exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 58,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,303 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing on edges of tread

Fail 17 Jan 2014 48,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing on edges of tread

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,565 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Towbar fitted unable to check wiring

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,466 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 30,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,411 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 19,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,081 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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WG55 JVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WG55 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

WG55 JVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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