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PE05 JRU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 JRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,295 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,505 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

heat shield loose on front exhaust box

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Mar 2015 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,019 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 tyres low on tread

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,019 miles

all 4 tyres low on tread

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2013 68,247 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 68,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,367 miles

back box and rest of exhaust very heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel binding on

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in offside and nearside front roll bar links

Fail 25 Feb 2012 57,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

back box and rest of exhaust very heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel binding on

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in offside and nearside front roll bar links

Fail 26 Feb 2011 44,903 miles

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,903 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres near legal limits

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,742 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,063 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 JRU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JRU, 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 PE05 JRU registered?

PE05 JRU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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