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PF05 XDT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,527 mi
Last recorded102,527 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 102,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,404 miles

Bonnet release handle broken.

Coolant leak slight leak on bottom of radiator ()

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,515 miles

Bonnet release handle loose.

Indicator stalk worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Trace of oil noted in coolant.

Fail 31 May 2017 99,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holes in front of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Bonnet release handle loose.

Both front indicators becoming white.

Indicator stalk worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Trace of oil noted in coolant.

Pass 31 May 2016 98,723 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 98,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,200 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,199 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,768 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 9 Jul 2014 79,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,286 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,286 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,380 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 XDT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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