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PJ05 WVK

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 WVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,946 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,221 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wornj inner4 edge

rear box corroded and rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded & securing strap corroded away

slight wear o/s/f rack end

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,640 miles

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

rear back box slightly deterioated

Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear back box slightly deterioated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,357 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,336 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 49,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,081 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear and offside front indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,855 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 WVK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

PJ05 WVK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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