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PE05 XAP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 151,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant leak

gearbox has a misting of oil but not excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2019 151,297 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing mirror (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant leak

gearbox has a misting of oil but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,339 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 130,665 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 122,696 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml on

items removed from drivers view

Fail 22 Feb 2016 122,696 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml on

items removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,057 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 115,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 96,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 71,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,939 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 10 Feb 2010 57,939 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,986 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,751 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)

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 XAP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

PE05 XAP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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