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PF05 XDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,741 mi
Last recorded71,741 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,741 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 71,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 64,729 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 64,729 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,271 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,436 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,996 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,949 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 38,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 31,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 26,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,424 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 XDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 PF05 XDJ, 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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PF05 XDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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