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PJ54 VLN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,139 mi
Last recorded101,139 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,139 miles

All Four Tyre's Cracked

Bonnet Opens With Special Device But Securely Closes

Check Engine Light On

Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Link Gator Repaired With Silicone

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fumes escaping from injectors (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking injectors leaking fuel (7.2.3)

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

Centre 3rd brake light not working

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

Offside Front tyre pressure very low

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,226 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 23 Jun 2014 86,036 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear and o/s front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 10 Jul 2013 79,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,432 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,432 miles

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

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

front wipers split on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,137 miles

both front wipers split still clearing screen at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2008 21,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,498 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 VLN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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