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WJ05 NLM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,872 mi
Last recorded105,872 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 NLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear exaust box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,918 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 53,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Apr 2012 29,519 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,379 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,124 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,131 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 NLM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

WJ05 NLM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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