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PF54 RYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 RYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,812 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED/ LOOSE

Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED/ LOOSE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,978 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,978 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,082 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,809 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,557 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,988 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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PF54 RYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF54 RYJ, 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 PF54 RYJ registered?

PF54 RYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is PF54 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF54 RYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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