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WJ05 VXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,624 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,500 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,465 miles

Front tyres worn not far from limits. Hairline crakes in rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,380 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 18,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,363 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 VXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

WJ05 VXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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