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HJ55 WZK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,104 mi
Last recorded156,104 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 156,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 156,104 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,837 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,832 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

tracking check

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,326 miles

wipers split

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust back box corroded

wipers split

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,474 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise rear exhaust section corroded poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,474 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise centre stop light inop

advise engine management light on

advise rear exhaust section corroded poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,730 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 76,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,219 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,691 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat offside rear.

front number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,300 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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HJ55 WZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ55 WZK, 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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HJ55 WZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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