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PJ05 HXP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,501 miles

nearside and offside sill corroded but considered excessive (nearside rear sill weak)

play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 22 Feb 2020 84,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside sill corroded but considered excessive (nearside rear sill weak)

play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,869 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 66,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 61,117 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,759 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,857 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,467 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,525 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 HXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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