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PJ55 MVW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,138 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,204 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 79,459 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 74,524 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,630 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brakes slightly grabbing

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,653 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s rear tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,522 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s front (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,290 miles

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight noise

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,479 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 37,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,033 miles

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

obstruction removed from screen sweep area

Fail 15 Oct 2010 34,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

obstruction removed from screen sweep area

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,033 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 MVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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