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WJ05 USM

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inside end of steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear end of sill getting rusty

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,201 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside outer sills getting rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2024 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside outer sills getting rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,707 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s + o/s front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s + o/s rear ends of outer sills getting rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,129 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering rack side tube slight movement

Fail 9 Mar 2022 81,124 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering rack side tube slight movement

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 75,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,078 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 73,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to inspect (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,217 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 59,217 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,191 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2015 52,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,566 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,899 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,325 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,047 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 USM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 USM, 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 USM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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