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WU05 OMJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,192 mi
Last recorded104,192 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 104,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering joints have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side-lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering joints have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust section weak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 79,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance condensation inside (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust section weak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,482 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box outer skin deteriation

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,056 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2013 61,056 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,084 miles

centre brake light not working

condensation in o/s headlight

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,084 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake light not working

condensation in o/s headlight

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,041 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2009 23,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,513 miles

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

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

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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WU05 OMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WU05 OMJ, 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 WU05 OMJ registered?

WU05 OMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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