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WJ05 HYO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,731 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked but taped

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box second skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,760 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reversing lamp lense cracked but taped

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,461 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear cracked lense (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,724 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 64,679 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,696 miles

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

cracking around both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2013 43,569 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,019 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s/f link arm has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,907 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 HYO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

WJ05 HYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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