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BJ55 PNV

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,536 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,197 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,197 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,302 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,577 miles

rear seat belts unable to test, vehicle loaded.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seat belts unable to test, vehicle loaded.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,491 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,936 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 18,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTED TO PERISH

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,402 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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BJ55 PNV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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