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WU05 WUJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,361 mi
Last recorded110,361 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,361 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 110,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer strap broken. (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,591 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 104,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 95,407 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2015 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 86,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 77,511 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar droplink ball joint slight worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges prompt replacement advised

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,458 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,579 miles

o/s front head lamp lense is condensated,not effecting the beam image!

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,850 miles

2x rear tyres i.6 mm limit 1.6mm prompt replacement advised

front brake pads worn low prompt replacement advised

Pass 2 May 2009 33,553 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,091 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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WU05 WUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

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

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