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PJ55 RXT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,349 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe and back box (7.1.1)

Offside Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,412 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,852 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,671 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,137 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,607 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

PJ55 RXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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