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AJ05 WLE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 90,105 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 90,069 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,939 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 85,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,056 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,068 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 78,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,919 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 60,276 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 60,276 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working replacement 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,401 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer shield hanging lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 53,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer shield hanging lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2015 35,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,026 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,026 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,310 miles

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,654 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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AJ05 WLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ05 WLE, 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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AJ05 WLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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