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PJ54 RFL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,239 mi
Last recorded65,239 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 RFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2014 65,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight cracks in tyre sidewall o/s/r tyre no cords visible

Pass 27 Dec 2014 65,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight cracks in tyre sidewall o/s/r tyre no cords visible

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,395 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,617 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,034 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 40,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,469 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 RFL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFL, 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 PJ54 RFL registered?

PJ54 RFL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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