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PJ55 DWK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,084 mi
Last recorded59,084 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,084 miles

Nearside Front spring is sat in correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and started to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to slightly crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 59,084 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top part of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front spring is sat in correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and started to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to slightly crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 53,146 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat been fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 41,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,097 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 32,079 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,765 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 26,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 14,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,559 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 DWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PJ55 DWK, 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 DWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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