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WJ05 UTG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,662 mi
Last recorded179,662 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 179,662 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated/corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lighter when turning right

Fail 21 Jul 2020 179,662 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated/corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lighter when turning right

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 170,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering is slightly easier to the left than to the right

Rear axle mounting brackets are starting to corrode

Vehicle underside is starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2019 170,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering is slightly easier to the left than to the right

Rear axle mounting brackets are starting to corrode

Vehicle underside is starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2018 158,394 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 158,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 146,414 miles

Nearside Number plate lens cover

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 146,414 miles

Nearside Number plate lens cover

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,382 miles

Front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt slightly slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 132,344 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt slightly slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,959 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,403 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 5 Jul 2012 79,314 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lip on front brake discs edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,138 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,138 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,742 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 UTG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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