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PJ05 RLO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,423 mi
Last recorded212,423 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 RLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 212,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 203,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 203,291 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 202,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 188,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 159,250 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 159,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 127,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,094 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,159 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,158 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2008 51,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

PJ05 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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