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PJ55 URF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,441 mi
Last recorded130,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 URF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 130,441 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 130,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 127,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 113,167 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,066 miles

Front Chip in screen

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt has been covered with tape

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,375 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 101,193 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,578 miles

Coolant leak radiator corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,578 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak radiator corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,517 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,862 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 URF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 URF, 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 URF registered?

PJ55 URF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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