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BJ05 WZN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 74,885 miles

front top suspension bush / mount creaking

nsf anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

os number plate lamp inop

osf door check strap broke

osr tyre worn low

Fail 8 May 2020 74,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front top suspension bush / mount creaking

nsf anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

os number plate lamp inop

osf door check strap broke

osr tyre worn low

Pass 11 May 2019 73,284 miles

bonnet pull come off bracket

both rear bump stops missing

front brake discs corroded and worn

nsf door lock missing

nsf tyre wearing on shoulders

nsr indicator bulb slight discoloured

osf side repeater lense missing

rear wiper split

Fail 10 May 2019 73,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

bonnet pull come off bracket

both rear bump stops missing

front brake discs corroded and worn

nsf door lock missing

nsf tyre wearing on shoulders

nsr indicator bulb slight discoloured

osf side repeater lense missing

rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2018 71,477 miles

front wipers slight smearing

nsf door lock missing

nsr indicator slight smearing

oil leak

os door check strap broken

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link

Fail 5 May 2018 71,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers slight smearing

nsf door lock missing

nsr indicator slight smearing

oil leak

os door check strap broken

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 2 May 2017 67,918 miles

bonnet pull adrift

both rear coil springs corroded not broken

no coolant in header tank

nsr shocker light misting of oil

osf door check strap broke

rear number plate slight deteriated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,090 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 63,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 52,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2014 52,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,092 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 31,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,243 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 13,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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BJ05 WZN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ05 WZN, 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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BJ05 WZN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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