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PE05 AOS

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,486 mi
Last recorded55,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer Switch slight damage but still functioning

Fail 15 Jan 2022 55,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer Switch slight damage but still functioning

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 46,583 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 46,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,800 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,064 miles

both front tyres have worn to @ 2mm

both rear tyres have worn to @ 3mm and are starting to perish

front brake pads and discs are wearing thin

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but is not to the cords

rear silencers outer skin is corroded

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,128 miles

kerb scuffing on the n/s tyre sidewalls,front and rear..

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,628 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 AOS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PE05 AOS, 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 PE05 AOS registered?

PE05 AOS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for PE05 AOS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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