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PE05 JRO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 JRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,061 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated - no excessive movement

slight play in nsf tie rod and track rod end

slight play in osf tie rod and track rod end

Fail 9 Nov 2016 115,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated - no excessive movement

slight play in nsf tie rod and track rod end

slight play in osf tie rod and track rod end

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,206 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 95,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

vehicle may require wheel alignment as tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2013 91,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,162 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,973 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,972 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,394 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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PE05 JRO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE05 JRO, 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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PE05 JRO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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