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WJ05 ZHC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,356 miles

Exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 92,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,176 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,074 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,074 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,167 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm

areas of exhaust system rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

areas of exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,976 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,163 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

O/S/R tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

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

O/S/R tyre on 2.5mm

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,813 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,840 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,840 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,321 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,512 miles

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

both front side repeater indicator bulbs fading

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

offside front tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

slight play in steering rack

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,552 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 ZHC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZHC, 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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WJ05 ZHC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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