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WJ05 HXB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 112,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

both front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 100,281 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2017 100,281 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,006 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb warning lamp on but all bulbs working

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,671 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,165 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fuly inspect pads due to wheel covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,981 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,573 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 HXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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