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WJ05 VWT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,830 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,195 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger front on limits (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger rear near limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,195 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger front on limits (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger rear near limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,073 miles

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

Offside rear axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 94,071 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,891 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 84,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,887 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2014 78,886 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,970 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,135 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 68,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,401 miles

front brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Fail 17 Feb 2011 62,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,983 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 53,982 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,955 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,302 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 40,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 VWT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

WJ05 VWT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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