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PJ05 CRX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 CRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 78,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 78,115 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,499 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,681 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 57,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,941 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,798 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,441 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,271 miles

Rear silencer corroded Front tyres deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,278 miles

Front tyres weathering

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,381 miles

Both front tyres weathered 1756514

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,483 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,545 miles

O/s/r tyre weathered and cracking in tread

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,861 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 CRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

PJ05 CRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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