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PF05 UGL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,776 mi
Last recorded63,776 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 UGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 63,776 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,138 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 57,483 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 57,482 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 53,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,032 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 44,990 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f strut top mount seized

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,478 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,476 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,420 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,824 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,162 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 13,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,926 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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PF05 UGL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PF05 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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