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PJ05 PSO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,319 mi
Last recorded82,319 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 PSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,470 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,460 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 48,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,196 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 47,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 35,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,005 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on 3mm remain

both front wipers split at ends

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 PSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

PJ05 PSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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