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EA55 PXV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,213 mi
Last recorded130,213 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 PXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 130,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,956 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 104,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,782 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 84,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,045 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,699 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,761 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Front wipers split

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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 24,761 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 22,934 miles

Front wipers split

Fail 9 Nov 2009 20,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,164 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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EA55 PXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA55 PXV, 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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EA55 PXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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