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WG55 MVT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,877 mi
Last recorded103,877 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 MVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,500 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill on limits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades worn and rear blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 1 May 2018 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 92,608 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,635 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,539 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

long handbrake travel

near side rear wheel bearing slightly rough and noisey

off side rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 6 Nov 2015 81,533 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

long handbrake travel

near side rear wheel bearing slightly rough and noisey

off side rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mount deteriated

off side front tyre worn on inner edge on raised tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,969 miles

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

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust deteriorated and bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,960 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,662 miles

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

engine has oil leak

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,731 miles

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

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

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 MVT 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 72.2%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

WG55 MVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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