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PJ05 HXN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,307 mi
Last recorded70,307 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,995 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 62,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,429 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,017 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 52,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,341 miles

2x Front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Both sides front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Indicator slightly discoloured

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,337 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2x Front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Both sides front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator slightly discoloured

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,955 miles

2x Front side repeaters are slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Shock absorber is misting of oil

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 40,955 miles

2x Front side repeaters are slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Sensor wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber is misting of oil

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,861 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 18,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,792 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 HXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

PJ05 HXN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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