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PJ55 FSO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 137,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,271 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 132,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

osr outer sill rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,980 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

headlight lens matted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,980 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

headlight lens matted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,860 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,158 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 21 Nov 2014 87,783 miles

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

rear wiper missing blade

Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear wiper missing blade

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust backbox clamp snapped

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,962 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres close too limit

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 FSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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