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PJ55 ELH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,679 mi
Last recorded67,679 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,679 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 67,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,665 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,824 miles

fr tyres wearing edges badly

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,256 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 55,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,835 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s of wind screen also marked by wiper blade (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 51,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak. Radiator!

Near side front tyre is worn thin

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s of wind screen also marked by wiper blade (8.3.1d)

Off side front top strut bearing is failing

oil leak noted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,344 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 48,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,000 miles

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

rear flashers showing white

screen chipped and scratched

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,034 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 36,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,892 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 ELH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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