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PN55 EJD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,600 mi
Last recorded206,600 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 206,600 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 198,223 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 198,221 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 189,305 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2017 189,305 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2016 186,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 184,049 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 184,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 181,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 170,334 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 154,900 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 138,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 123,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 123,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,027 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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PN55 EJD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN55 EJD, 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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PN55 EJD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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