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EX05 PDU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,493 mi
Last recorded63,493 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 63,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,506 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,132 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,878 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust back box corroded

ns wiper in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

ns wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,593 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres sizes different from rear tyres

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,376 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 25,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,256 miles

The rear tyres are of the wrong size (195/65 R15) should be 185/60 R15

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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EX05 PDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX05 PDU, 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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EX05 PDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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