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PJ05 CTV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,477 mi
Last recorded74,477 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,477 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,443 miles

Central and rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,443 miles

Central and rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,974 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 32,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,653 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,329 miles

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

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 CTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CTV, 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 CTV registered?

PJ05 CTV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 CTV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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