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WG55 PKE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,416 mi
Last recorded83,416 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 20 May 2019 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 May 2018 81,477 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp18 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 76,496 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 May 2016 78,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2015 76,399 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,055 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,534 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,184 miles

backbox support bracket is broken but secure at time of test as a temporary repair has been done

Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,184 miles

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

backbox support bracket is broken but secure at time of test as a temporary repair has been done

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2009 34,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,509 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 PKE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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