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WJ05 DCF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,910 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,269 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 59,256 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge-unrepairable ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front headlight is damp inside

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,431 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 53,431 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,011 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,991 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 47,991 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,982 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limits. 185/60/15

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link boot, poor.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,313 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,308 miles

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

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)

Offside rear tyre sidewall condition starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Offside rear tyre sidewall condition starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,572 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,301 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 DCF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

WJ05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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