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WJ05 CYP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,618 mi
Last recorded110,618 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 110,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,927 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,862 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,542 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wipers poor

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,024 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall not down to cords.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,290 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate condition

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,653 miles

rear number plate condition

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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WJ05 CYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ05 CYP, 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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What year was WJ05 CYP registered?

WJ05 CYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WJ05 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 CYP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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