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PJ05 RMY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 RMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 78,515 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adsvise injector got slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,703 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,811 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,069 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,997 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 42,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wipers both split

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 RMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

PJ05 RMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 RMY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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