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PY54 MJU

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,350 mi
Last recorded77,350 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 MJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,515 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,125 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,467 miles

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

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,526 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,526 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,382 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,444 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,843 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres are spliting on the side walls

Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,624 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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PY54 MJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PY54 MJU, 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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PY54 MJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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