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PF05 NRE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,532 mi
Last recorded99,532 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 NRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2018 99,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2017 96,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 96,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,907 miles

Nearside ns drop link knocking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,351 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,351 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,965 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,296 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,156 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,216 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight condensated

Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,629 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,986 miles

offside front indicator bulb fading.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,113 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,993 miles

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

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

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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PF05 NRE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PF05 NRE, 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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PF05 NRE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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