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PJ05 CXL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,390 mi
Last recorded92,390 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 92,390 miles

Rear bump stops broken

Fail 9 May 2019 92,390 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,850 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak off engine ()

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,342 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,821 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 38,694 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,747 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 CXL 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 80%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

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

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