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PJ55 AEX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,605 mi
Last recorded63,605 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,057 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,963 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,676 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 52,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,623 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,839 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,161 miles

OSR indi going white

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OSR indi going white

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,889 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 20,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,081 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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PJ55 AEX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AEX, 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 PJ55 AEX registered?

PJ55 AEX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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