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WJ05 ZWF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,777 mi
Last recorded76,777 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,777 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front n/s - o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front n/s - o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 71,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 62,017 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 62,017 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

offside rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 27 May 2015 53,943 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 49,963 miles

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

rear road springs corroding.

rear tyre walls perishing.

Fail 28 May 2014 49,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

rear road springs corroding.

rear tyre walls perishing.

Pass 21 May 2013 45,647 miles

front brake discs poor condition

rear silencer outer skin adrift

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 45,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 40,954 miles

exhaust and mounting brackets corroded

front pads appear low

rear springs corroded

travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,552 miles

advise coolant leak (radiator)

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 ZWF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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