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WJ05 ZGK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,668 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,383 miles

some noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2012 64,022 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 58,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 48,815 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

both front tyres scuffed

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,602 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 ZGK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

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

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