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PJ05 UGH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,188 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,922 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Note;- Bonnet stay retaining clip broken?

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking away

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 80,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low EXCESSIVELY LOW! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall ply/cord exposed in places[185/60R15,88H] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in TWO places on outer sidewall of tyre as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Note;- Bonnet stay retaining clip broken?

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking away

Offside Front Headlamp water logged[lower section] & condensation in lamp?

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre tread face as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & 2/3mm tyre tread depth[185/60R15,88H] (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,556 miles

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2022 76,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,147 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 61,082 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,741 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 59,741 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,951 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 29 Sep 2015 53,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,865 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,020 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,808 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 UGH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

PJ05 UGH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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