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BJ55 PMX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,832 mi
Last recorded187,832 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 187,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 181,545 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 169,909 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bracket for rear box corroded but still supported

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 158,772 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 158,772 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 155,504 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2015 143,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 143,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,146 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,344 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,045 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 59,565 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,549 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure.

Front brake pads worn, recommend further inspection.

Tyres, tread 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

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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BJ55 PMX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ55 PMX, 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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BJ55 PMX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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