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WG55 MVO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,756 mi
Last recorded113,756 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 104,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 May 2020 95,875 miles

Nearside Rear backplate damp

Fail 27 May 2020 95,875 miles

Nearside Rear backplate damp

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2019 89,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 89,890 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 80,079 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 79,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished and cracked but not exposing cords

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,360 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,340 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,478 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 18,202 miles

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

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded Inner & Outer Faces

Pass 20 May 2014 57,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,103 miles

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

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

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,247 miles

injector chuffing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 43,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

injector chuffing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,290 miles

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

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 MVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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