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PF05 YKV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,916 mi
Last recorded16,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 16,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 16,190 miles

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 8,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 8,702 miles

slight corrosion under car

Pass 20 Jul 2022 8,664 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 8,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 8,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 8,534 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 7,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 7,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 7,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 6,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 5,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 5,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 4,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 4,037 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 2,903 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 YKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YKV, 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 PF05 YKV registered?

PF05 YKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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