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PJ54 LNV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 LNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,846 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs getting deteriorated on inner edges

middle exhaust section getting corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,846 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs getting deteriorated on inner edges

middle exhaust section getting corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,849 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,669 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

both front tyres getting worn

Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 18 Nov 2015 53,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,283 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,886 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 47,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,002 miles

advise n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking but no cords showing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 35,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,483 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 26,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,269 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,895 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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PJ54 LNV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ54 LNV, 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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PJ54 LNV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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