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PJ55 MCF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,610 mi
Last recorded98,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp tarnished

slight play in o/s & n/s of steering

Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,784 miles

Centre section exhaust corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,897 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 91,897 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 88,213 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape.

O/S & N/S outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 85,805 miles

bonnet lever broken/loose

both rear tyres worn out of shape and perishing

brake fluid below max level

Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,382 miles

Both front wishbone bushes worn + splitting

Both rear tyres worn+perishing

Interior bonnet release handle insecure

N/s headlight condensating

Slight blow from front exhaust center section

Slight oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2020 83,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbone bushes worn + splitting

Both rear tyres worn+perishing

Interior bonnet release handle insecure

N/s headlight condensating

Slight blow from front exhaust center section

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,766 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,075 miles

bonnet handle insecure & cable stiff operation

Pass 2 May 2017 70,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,614 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,188 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,751 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,751 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,203 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,975 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 MCF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MCF, 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 MCF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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