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MJ05 WBF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 131,271 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,354 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high hand brake

slight binding to o/s/f

Fail 27 Jun 2019 121,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high hand brake

slight binding to o/s/f

Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,835 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,144 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,680 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 7 Mar 2014 58,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,998 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,140 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer skin on back box exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,359 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 39,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,196 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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MJ05 WBF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ05 WBF, 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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MJ05 WBF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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