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PE05 AHA

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

91,249 mi
Last recorded91,249 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 91,249 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 91,233 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Off side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wearing out on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,464 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,031 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 87,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 86,519 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,683 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,006 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 83,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,325 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,325 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S AND O/S (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,468 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust middle and rear corroded and clamp broken

service light on

Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded

exhaust middle and rear corroded and clamp broken

service light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,525 miles

Brake discs starting to corrode

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front indicator showing white

Offside front top mount bearing excessively noisey

Play in Offside rear wheel bearing and slightly noisey

Rear silencer, outer casing excessively corroded and bracket corroded off

Service light on

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake discs starting to corrode

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front indicator showing white

Offside front top mount bearing excessively noisey

Play in Offside rear wheel bearing and slightly noisey

Rear silencer, outer casing excessively corroded and bracket corroded off

Service light on

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,815 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,481 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 57,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 13,495 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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PE05 AHA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PE05 AHA, 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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PE05 AHA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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