CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG05 JBY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,233 mi
Last recorded79,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,233 miles

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

nearside sill and doors damaged

rear box corroded

under-body panels fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2020 79,233 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside sill and doors damaged

rear box corroded

under-body panels fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,408 miles

rear exhaust box slight rust

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box slight rust

Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,058 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear box corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 72,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear box corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 67,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear axle beam rubber buffer missing

Rear no plate slightly insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 May 2017 67,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear axle beam rubber buffer missing

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

Rear no plate slightly insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,284 miles

obstructions removed

rear no plate slightly insecure

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,284 miles

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

obstructions removed

rear no plate slightly insecure

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2015 55,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2015 55,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre slight damage in wall

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre slight damage in wall

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,171 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,578 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG05 JBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG05 JBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG05 JBY?

You can check the full history of WG05 JBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG05 JBY registered?

WG05 JBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is WG05 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 JBY shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG05 JBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG05 JBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.