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WJ05 CZB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 93,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 93,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 93,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,245 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 93,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 92,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,442 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lens's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Rear tyres 2.0mm

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2019 82,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,500 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear

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)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 52,500 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 43,518 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 35,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 35,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,750 miles

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The side walls on Both the nearside and the offside rear tyres are perrishing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,493 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,862 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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WJ05 CZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

WJ05 CZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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