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PN05 XDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,086 mi
Last recorded77,086 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 77,086 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,708 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,009 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,119 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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PN05 XDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PN05 XDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN05 XDJ registered?

PN05 XDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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