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PJ05 XFB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,088 miles

o/s wing mirror missing

Fail 24 Oct 2018 76,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s wing mirror missing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,347 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,519 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 57,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,066 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,172 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs are wearing thin and the discs are corroded

offside windscreen wiper is loose and twisted

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,172 miles

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

front brake pads and discs are wearing thin and the discs are corroded

offside windscreen wiper is loose and twisted

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,915 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Tyres Advisories:Near side front worn uneven.Near side rear tread worn irregular.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2013 42,915 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Tyres Advisories:Near side front worn uneven.Near side rear tread worn irregular.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,702 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 6 Apr 2010 26,575 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,853 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 XFB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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