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PJ05 RJV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 RJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner brake faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner brake faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cannot see brake pads

slight bind front brakes

Fail 1 Nov 2016 71,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cannot see brake pads

slight bind front brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,892 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,180 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,436 miles

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

o/s rear cor seat fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 31,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 31,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,783 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 12 Jan 2010 24,783 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,847 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 RJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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