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EO05 PXV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,902 mi
Last recorded94,902 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 PXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2021 94,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2021 94,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (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))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 89,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 88,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,708 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 73,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,462 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

n/s/f tyre badly cracked on outer side wall

o/s/r brake hose cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 49,075 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 22 Apr 2014 41,237 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,841 miles

front and rear tyre treads are getting low

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,903 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

tyres all round getting low

Fail 29 Mar 2012 28,903 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

tyres all round getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,038 miles

rear coil springs are corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,749 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 11,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,168 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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EO05 PXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EO05 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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What year was EO05 PXV registered?

EO05 PXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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