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WJ05 HXV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,397 mi
Last recorded44,397 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 44,397 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both - blur (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,735 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wheel arch trim deteriorated

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 42,735 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wheel arch trim deteriorated

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,915 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2024 41,913 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2022 40,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,350 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 34,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Head restraints missing.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 30,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,838 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,407 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,749 miles

All four tyres, fitted to road wheels, perished.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,818 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 22,818 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf wiper blade split but clearing screeen

osf tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,650 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy, but not rough

n/s/f tyre heavily perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,022 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 HXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

WJ05 HXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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