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WJ05 VXU

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,682 mi
Last recorded113,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,682 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,931 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in side wall

Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,811 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,785 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,586 miles

Fluid contamination around fuel tank area, no visible leak.

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 22 Aug 2016 79,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight roughness.

Fluid contamination around fuel tank area, no visible leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,965 miles

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 16 Dec 2013 60,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,476 miles

Nearside 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 3 Jan 2012 45,230 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,228 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,642 miles

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

high level brake light n/w

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,923 miles

Both front wipers are starting to split but are still clearing the screen.

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

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

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