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PJ55 AEM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,258 mi
Last recorded82,258 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 AEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,347 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 58,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,503 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 30,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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PJ55 AEM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ55 AEM, 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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PJ55 AEM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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