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WJ05 CZW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,426 mi
Last recorded64,426 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 64,426 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 64,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,024 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 61,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 56,697 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at back box to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 52,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake at end of travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at back box to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 44,890 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,738 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,096 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres have uneven wear.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 36,344 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres have uneven wear.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 9,580 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 9,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,383 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 28,383 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 4 Dec 2014 26,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,900 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 22,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre wall cracking,

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 20,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,643 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

n/s/r,o/s/r,o/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,074 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 CZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CZW, 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 CZW registered?

WJ05 CZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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