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PG05 ACJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 ACJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 69,649 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin poor

o/s/f strut top mounting partial seized

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 18 May 2012 69,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin poor

o/s/f strut top mounting partial seized

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 20 May 2011 52,572 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 44,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

discs and pads showing signs of wear

Pass 12 May 2009 33,480 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 33,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,458 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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PG05 ACJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG05 ACJ, 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 PG05 ACJ registered?

PG05 ACJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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