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WU05 OLG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

105,467 mi
Last recorded105,467 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 105,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 May 2026 105,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,702 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill repaired undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill patch repairs under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 102,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill repaired undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill patch repairs under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 101,236 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 101,236 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,643 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 98,571 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 98,556 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,625 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 97,625 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,123 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 97,123 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,424 miles

one exhaust mounting not fitted to rear silencer but system still suported

Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one exhaust mounting not fitted to rear silencer but system still suported

Pass 30 Apr 2016 90,877 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,956 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 85,713 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 85,703 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 73,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,334 miles

Engine MIL lamp illuminated

Fail 6 May 2011 66,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine MIL lamp illuminated

Pass 6 May 2010 62,724 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 62,618 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine warning light on

Pass 1 May 2009 50,096 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpstop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,299 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,034 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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WU05 OLG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 WU05 OLG, 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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WU05 OLG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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