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PJ55 WZU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 WZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,785 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear door handle ? broken ?still functional

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2024 72,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,861 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,345 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Feb 2020 58,345 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,810 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,871 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,812 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,855 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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