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PJ05 KGK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 108,338 miles

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Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2022 103,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,884 miles

the front brake pads are worn low

Fail 4 Sep 2020 92,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

the front brake pads are worn low

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,845 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators and wearing unevenly

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2019 80,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators and wearing unevenly

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,130 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,881 miles

Emissions not tested miss fire on tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,890 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,044 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,773 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,690 miles

Near side front tyre side wall worn

Offside front tyre side wall worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,637 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,225 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 KGK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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