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WG55 VOB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,864 mi
Last recorded106,864 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 106,864 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,756 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 96,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,698 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 89,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,414 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 61,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,319 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,082 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,372 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,176 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,257 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,760 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 VOB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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