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WJ05 UVC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

137,026 mi
Last recorded137,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 137,026 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 137,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inflated tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,808 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2023 135,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2022 134,384 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 134,384 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,358 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 130,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak from around top of engine

Fail 13 Jan 2020 130,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak from around top of engine

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,297 miles

rear silencer corrored

Fail 14 Jan 2019 128,297 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear silencer corrored

Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,298 miles

eml on

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2018 126,296 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eml on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 120,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 111,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,781 miles

Lower engine stabiliser U/S

Wishbone bushes both sides deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 103,781 miles

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

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

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

Lower engine stabiliser U/S

Wishbone bushes both sides deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,087 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,704 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 80,704 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,679 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,876 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

WJ05 UVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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