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WJ05 NMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,091 mi
Last recorded95,091 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,091 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 95,090 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,281 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 91,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,838 miles

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

offside and nearside rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2018 79,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 79,614 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,084 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 62,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre side walls cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,061 miles

rear silencer deteriorating & repaired with ties

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,957 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NMZ, 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 NMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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