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PJ05 FCE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,655 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,382 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 75,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

service spanner light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear corroded (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres low on tread and splitting/perishing

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,794 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 54,794 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 49,146 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 49,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

water ingress noted nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,463 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front brake pads very low

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,956 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 23,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 15,100 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 FCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FCE, 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 FCE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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