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WJ05 CZG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,157 mi
Last recorded113,157 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 102,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Strut mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,748 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 93,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear outer sills corroding

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,604 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses "frosted" giving poor beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,604 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses "frosted" giving poor beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,182 miles

Oil leak ()

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,182 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,198 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight ruffness to off side front wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,058 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,832 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 52,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,191 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 38,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,632 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,052 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 23,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 CZG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CZG, 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 CZG registered?

WJ05 CZG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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