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WJ05 UTF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,789 mi
Last recorded106,789 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,789 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on the inside. (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 106,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 off 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on the inside. (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint when checked on turn plates (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front wipers slightly smeering

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 19 Aug 2015 86,688 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint when checked on turn plates (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front wipers slightly smeering

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,962 miles

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

slight wheel bearing noise offside rear

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,388 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,388 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,178 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,194 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,194 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 22,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,819 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,722 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 UTF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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