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AV05 PGE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,279 mi
Last recorded69,279 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 69,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyre tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded to excess

Pass 18 May 2022 59,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 59,525 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer badly corroded.

bonnet lever broken.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 54,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer badly corroded.

bonnet lever broken.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,203 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

both front indicators fading

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but not exposing cords

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2018 51,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut but not exposing cords

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 50,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 48,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,426 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,390 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroding

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,431 miles

high level brake light not working

off side rear outer tyre wall perished

Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light not working

off side rear outer tyre wall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,943 miles

off side rear and near side front tyre outer tyre walls perished

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,362 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear low

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,837 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AV05 PGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV05 PGE, 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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AV05 PGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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