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FJ55 WRL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,206 mi
Last recorded66,206 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,206 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 66,206 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 65,117 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,634 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2023 63,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 62,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall perishing ..lots of small splits 185..60..15 ---- 17yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear rear tyre 10yrs old

Pass 16 Jan 2022 61,927 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 61,419 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn both

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,828 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, both front (rear). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops missing n/s/r, o/s/r.

Rear parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 60,828 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, both front (rear). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops missing n/s/r, o/s/r.

Rear parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,950 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 59,252 miles

Front bonnet stay missing.

Fail 20 Jan 2018 59,251 miles

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

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

Front bonnet stay missing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box clamp broke

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 26 Jan 2017 58,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box clamp broke

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,114 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 45,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,292 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,505 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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FJ55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FJ55 WRL, 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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FJ55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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