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WG55 XSV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,598 mi
Last recorded157,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 157,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on anti pollution fault

Fail 27 Jul 2016 157,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on anti pollution fault

Pass 10 Sep 2015 145,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 145,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 120,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,737 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, advise to get tracking checked

Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, advise to get tracking checked

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,163 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 82,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,220 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,684 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,997 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 XSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

WG55 XSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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