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MJ05 WBK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,271 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 88,271 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,889 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 83,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,368 miles

rear wiper blade split

rear axle bushes cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking and low tread at 3mm

Fail 6 Jun 2016 76,367 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red light broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking and low tread at 3mm

rear axle bushes cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,539 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,758 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,758 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,460 miles

airbag turned off

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag turned off

Fail 17 May 2011 45,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

bottom of radiator wet

exhaust back box heavily corroded

offside rear wheel rim dented

rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 May 2011 45,699 miles

bottom of radiator wet

exhaust back box heavily corroded

offside rear wheel rim dented

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 May 2010 36,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2009 31,477 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,750 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 WBK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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