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PF05 VJN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,404 mi
Last recorded93,404 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,358 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack in side walls 185/65 R15

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,214 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from rear brakes possible pads inners not visible

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,557 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,269 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,432 miles

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

O/s front tyre has a cut in it.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,831 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 48,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,366 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 VJN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

PF05 VJN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is PF05 VJN safe to buy?

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