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PJ55 EZS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,250 mi
Last recorded133,250 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 133,250 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,960 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 127,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 106,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 106,430 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 95,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 82,430 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 82,428 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,441 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,441 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,799 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 62,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,403 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly o/s r indicator colour turning white

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,403 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly o/s r indicator colour turning white

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,130 miles

washers frozen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,388 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 EZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

PJ55 EZS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ55 EZS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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