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WG55 MVU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 MVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,039 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 93,034 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,746 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,746 miles

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,884 miles

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

windscreen wipers split

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,094 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

windscreen wipers split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,381 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,690 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,095 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,960 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 MVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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