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PJ55 RHV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,465 mi
Last recorded126,465 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,465 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (2mm), due in for replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Service sign shows

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 120,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides due for replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Service sign shows

Fail 8 Dec 2018 120,001 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides due for replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Service sign shows

Pass 7 Dec 2017 115,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 115,243 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Dec 2014 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Excessively On Inner Shoulder, No Cords Exposed

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Worn Excessively On Inner Shoulder, No Cords Exposed

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 99,365 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Excessively On Inner Shoulder, No Cords Exposed

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Worn Excessively On Inner Shoulder, No Cords Exposed

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 90,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,911 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 77,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2008 46,111 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 46,111 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 RHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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