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PJ05 BWF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,631 mi
Last recorded55,631 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 50,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounts coroded (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,518 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 41,518 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both, also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 36,136 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres ageing and cracked in tread

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,136 miles

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

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

both rear tyres ageing and cracked in tread

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,364 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Fail 18 Jun 2014 33,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Pass 22 May 2013 29,906 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,580 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,005 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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PJ05 BWF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ05 BWF, 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 PJ05 BWF registered?

PJ05 BWF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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