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WJ05 UTA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,914 mi
Last recorded89,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,023 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 88,023 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,695 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,014 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No pattern bulb obviously fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,387 miles

injector seals leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,115 miles

rear seatbelts not tested (child seats fitted)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 48,115 miles

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

rear seatbelts not tested (child seats fitted)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 36,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

miner cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/f wiper blade split at ends

perish /crack o/s/f tyre side wall inner

Pass 22 May 2012 32,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,108 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,752 miles

all 4x tyres showing age related perishing/cracks to sidewalls no cord exposed at time of test

compression leak from number 1 cylinder

Pass 27 May 2009 23,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,262 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 UTA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

WJ05 UTA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 UTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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