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PJ55 FXR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,709 mi
Last recorded116,709 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 116,709 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 116,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,786 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 107,699 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 104,047 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 101,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 97,074 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,193 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reqs Tracking

Fail 27 Nov 2018 91,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reqs Tracking

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,997 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 79,437 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front slight bind on brake,and slight lag on application

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,537 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,020 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 26,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,055 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 FXR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

PJ55 FXR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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