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WL05 NCJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 NCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,773 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 75,547 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 75,547 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,782 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 69,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,069 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,290 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to get low soon and wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,668 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust section started to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,342 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 7,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,904 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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WL05 NCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL05 NCJ, 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 WL05 NCJ registered?

WL05 NCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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