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WJ05 USU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,954 mi
Last recorded55,954 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp defused

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern poor

Fail 9 Aug 2018 53,056 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern poor

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern poor (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 49,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern poor (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front repeater lens missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake signs of stiffness in opperation

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,467 miles

hand brake stiff in opperation

nearside front anti roll bar link joint very slight play

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2015 41,467 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake stiff in opperation

nearside front anti roll bar link joint very slight play

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

signs of coolant leak radiator

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,166 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 34,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,256 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s headlamp wet inside not affecting image

Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,256 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s headlamp wet inside not affecting image

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,743 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 22,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres are perrishing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres are perrishing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,837 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 USU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

WJ05 USU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is WJ05 USU safe to buy?

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