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WJ05 UUW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,490 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,199 miles

Front tyres tread cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,389 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,680 miles

Both front wipers are spliting but were still clearing screen at time of test. Advised replace both wiper blades

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,628 miles

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

N/S bump stop missing

O/S/R lamp cracked but not showing white light

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,025 miles

Both front wipers are splitting but were still clearing screen at time of test.

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 15,304 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 UUW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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