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PE05 VTK

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

10,847 mi
Last recorded10,847 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 10,847 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 104,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 104,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 102,708 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 102,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine misfire , engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2017 101,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2017 101,444 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2016 99,927 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2016 99,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 97,552 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 97,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres are starting to crack

rear exhaust box is rusty (bad)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,422 miles

o/s/f wheel arch lining damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel arch lining damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,381 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Fail 18 Apr 2011 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Fail 6 May 2010 76,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2010 76,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,438 miles

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

unable to fully inspect nearside front seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2009 66,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect nearside front seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 May 2008 51,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside rear light cluster holed

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 6 May 2008 51,412 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside rear light cluster holed

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 VTK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PE05 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

PE05 VTK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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