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EK55 PJY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,743 mi
Last recorded36,743 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 PJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 36,743 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 31,449 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges-side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 31,427 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges-side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 27,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 27,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 26,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 23,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,839 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 19,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,939 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,417 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 15,417 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,265 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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EK55 PJY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK55 PJY, 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 EK55 PJY registered?

EK55 PJY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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