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CP05 PKX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,907 mi
Last recorded41,907 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 41,907 miles

Offside Rear sill slightly weak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 41,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 40,671 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 40,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,025 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 40,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,417 miles

Nearside Front spring fitted incorrectly

rear subframe rusted

Fail 13 Jun 2022 39,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front spring fitted incorrectly

rear subframe rusted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,655 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 38,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 38,037 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2019 36,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,292 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,550 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,539 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2014 25,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 130,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,210 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

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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CP05 PKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CP05 PKX, 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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CP05 PKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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