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PJ05 RJO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack - damp/misting slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bracket area corroded/blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 129,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack - damp/misting slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bracket area corroded/blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting & slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,114 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 84,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 84,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 78,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,791 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,394 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,310 miles

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 27 Apr 2012 41,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,292 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 29,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,607 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 RJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

PJ05 RJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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