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WG55 JVT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

head lump lens cloudy

Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,360 miles

front indicators faded

head lamp lens cloudy

o/s/r number plate lamp inop

Fail 12 Sep 2018 127,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front indicators faded

head lamp lens cloudy

o/s/r number plate lamp inop

Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,007 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 119,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,005 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 61,867 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,683 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,173 miles

near side front tyre has cuts on outer side wall but no canvas visable

Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,173 miles

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

near side front tyre has cuts on outer side wall but no canvas visable

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,683 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 JVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JVT, 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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WG55 JVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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