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WG55 YDN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 129,875 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 125,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust areas heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe area (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 120,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe area (7.1.2)

advise full assessment of n/s/f coil spring fitment

small piece of metal in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,866 miles

Coolant leak

both front 3mm tyres wearing heavier on outer edges.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Coolant leak

both front 3mm tyres wearing heavier on outer edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,601 miles

Slight play in n/s/f suspension droplink.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,196 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 88,196 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,829 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 84,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,043 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 YDN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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