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PJ05 HYA

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,843 mi
Last recorded100,843 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 100,843 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 100,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,707 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,707 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,898 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,686 miles

exhaust rearbox corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,671 miles

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

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

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,649 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,388 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both wipers torn

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 HYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

PJ05 HYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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