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PE05 VTL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,670 mi
Last recorded170,670 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 170,670 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

injector chuffing

looseness in indicator stork

n/s & o/s sills corroding

nsf wiperblade deterioating

rear number plates deterioating

slight play through steering

slight runout on front/rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 28 Sep 2023 170,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs corroding

injector chuffing

looseness in indicator stork

n/s & o/s sills corroding

play through steering

rear number plate deterioating

slight judder on front / rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 23 Sep 2022 169,693 miles

rear number plate deterioating

slight corrosion on outer sills

osr shock absorber damp

play through steering

front brake discs corroding

looseness in indicator stork

slight judder on front & rear brakes [rbt]

suspect injector leak

Pass 23 Sep 2021 169,182 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

looseness in indicator stork

osr shock absorber damp

play through steering

slight bind on nsf wheel

slight judder on brakes [rbt]

suspect injector leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 168,631 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust fumes under bonnet

Fail 25 Sep 2020 168,631 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust fumes under bonnet

Pass 28 Sep 2019 167,861 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 167,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 158,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r shock damp

play through steering rack

water in headlamps

Fail 20 Mar 2018 158,376 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r shock damp

play through steering rack

water in headlamps

Pass 4 Mar 2017 146,385 miles

Both front headlamps has water ingress

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 139,949 miles

Smear on wipers

Fail 26 Mar 2016 139,949 miles

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

Smear on wipers

Pass 4 Apr 2015 130,189 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 130,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,931 miles

Near side front brake binding

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 114,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Near side front brake binding

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 102,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tracking out ?

Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,946 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tracking out ?

Pass 7 Apr 2012 88,502 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Near side inner wheel arck liner insicure

Off side inner wheel arch liner insicure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray insicure

tracking out ??

Fail 7 Apr 2012 88,502 miles

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

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

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Near side inner wheel arck liner insicure

Off side inner wheel arch liner insicure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray insicure

tracking out ??

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,769 miles

pin hole in os cv boot

Pass 8 May 2010 65,271 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 65,271 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2009 53,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2009 53,341 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VTL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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