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PJ05 JZA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,350 mi
Last recorded57,350 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (pos wheel alignment fault) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,195 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 56,195 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,448 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,448 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

back box bracket broken

back box corroded

o/s/r tyre has cuts close to cords

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,298 miles

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,767 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,876 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 40,876 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside burst wiper blade starting to score screen

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,655 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,122 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,805 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 JZA 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 JZA, 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 JZA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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