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PJ05 YBC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,763 mi
Last recorded84,763 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight travel on hand brake lever

Fail 9 Dec 2020 84,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 7 May 2019 77,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,942 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 77,942 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2013 39,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,047 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 YBC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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