CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ05 ZGL

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,317 mi
Last recorded52,317 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 52,317 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,878 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Oct 2022 41,878 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 x 15, 2004 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 36,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling the body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling the body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring is fouling inner wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2019 27,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,414 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,685 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 12,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 10,994 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ05 ZGL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ05 ZGL?

You can check the full history of WJ05 ZGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ05 ZGL registered?

WJ05 ZGL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is WJ05 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 ZGL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ05 ZGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ05 ZGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.