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WJ05 UVG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,922 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 102,922 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,364 miles

Nearside Front SPRING RUBBING ON WHEEL ARCH

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,685 miles

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

Nearside Front upper shocker mount some roughness when turned on lock / on jack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2023 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front upper shocker mount some roughness when turned on lock / on jack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,367 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,638 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust in poor condition [not blowing]

n/s sill damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front, tread is delaminating (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill inadaquit repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

snow tyres fitted to fronts

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,934 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,945 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,946 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Nearside rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,221 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 16,221 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 3,911 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 UVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

WJ05 UVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 UVG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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