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WG55 PJV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,998 mi
Last recorded47,998 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 PJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,474 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,474 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,657 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 39,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,409 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 36,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,558 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,801 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 29,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,781 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 PJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

WG55 PJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for WG55 PJV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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