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PJ55 HJK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 70,059 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 58,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,561 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 47,561 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Intermitant fault some times they work and some times they stop working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,714 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 11 Sep 2023 41,714 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 36,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,817 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 31,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 29,894 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 29,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,986 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 18,603 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on inside sidewall due to age

Fail 6 Nov 2015 18,603 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on inside sidewall due to age

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,445 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 6,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 5,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 3,869 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 HJK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJK, 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 HJK registered?

PJ55 HJK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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