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WJ05 UTW

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,765 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,285 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,285 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,401 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,600 miles

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

n/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth

o/s front tyre worn on inner/outer edges-raised tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,640 miles

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,638 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 May 2014 90,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 64,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,086 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 18 May 2009 36,218 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth.

handbrake feels notchy when applied.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,960 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 8 Jun 2007 19,780 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 UTW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

WJ05 UTW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 UTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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