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PJ05 CXH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,725 mi
Last recorded93,725 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 CXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,725 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 93,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective support bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective support bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,507 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 88,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box strap corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,877 miles

Central Front small oil leak round sump !

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,761 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,738 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,924 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,930 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,328 miles

front tyres low on edges

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,583 miles

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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 CXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CXH, 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 CXH registered?

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

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