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PJ05 JZX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2025 120,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2024 109,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge rest at 3mm 185/65/r14 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 98,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge rest at 3mm 185/65/r14 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,230 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 68,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 62,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust rear box outer cover hanging loose

Fail 7 Jun 2018 57,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust rear box outer cover hanging loose

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Rear exhaust very poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,942 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Rear exhaust very poor condition

Pass 19 May 2016 46,978 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 45,169 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2015 45,169 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2014 42,844 miles

back box exhaurst slightly corroded but not blowing

engine noisy

Pass 30 May 2013 40,360 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2012 37,766 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise noise on engine

mid and rear exhaust getting corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,766 miles

advise noise on engine

mid and rear exhaust getting corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 May 2011 34,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 29,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,572 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 JZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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