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BJ05 WZU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,165 mi
Last recorded37,165 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,165 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 37,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 32,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 32,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 29,178 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 29,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 26,292 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 24,891 miles

All four tyres perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 23,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,019 miles

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer link has slight play ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 13,479 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2017 13,479 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,037 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

offside front and nearside rear tyred perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,073 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 WZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ05 WZU, 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 BJ05 WZU registered?

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

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