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PF05 JBE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,099 mi
Last recorded46,099 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 JBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,099 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 46,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,564 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,318 miles

exhaust system in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 10 Mar 2022 42,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2021 40,890 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,138 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 40,138 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,791 miles

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,510 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust middle and back slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,696 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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PF05 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 PF05 JBE, 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 PF05 JBE registered?

PF05 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is PF05 JBE safe to buy?

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