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WJ05 HXH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 103,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Offside Rear perished on sidewalls

rear silencer strap deteriated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,793 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

headlamps have condensation

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 91,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump-stops missing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 71,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump-stops missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 64,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,365 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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