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PJ05 BWN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,553 mi
Last recorded73,553 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,521 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,512 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,845 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 39,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,209 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,853 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 BWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWN, 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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PJ05 BWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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