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WG55 VNU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,418 mi
Last recorded108,418 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 108,418 miles

Nearside plate light dim

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images at acceptable limits

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Feb 2020 108,384 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside plate light dim

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images at acceptable limits

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 102,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,764 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 85,763 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,615 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 76,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link is slightly bent

Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,167 miles

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

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

advise,o/s wiper in poor condition.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 58,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 51,033 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,205 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2010 36,282 miles

engine oil leak

rear number plate loose and starting to deteriate

wiper blades split and starting to smear

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,970 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 28,970 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2008 20,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 VNU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

WG55 VNU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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