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PG05 AAK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,663 mi
Last recorded51,663 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 AAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 43,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 35,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,944 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Damage to nearside front wing

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front indicator discoloured

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear number plate slightly delaminating

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Slight wobble on crank pully

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 27,944 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Damage to nearside front wing

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front indicator discoloured

Offside rear tyre valve deteriorated (just ok)

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear number plate slightly delaminating

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Slight wobble on crank pully

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,794 miles

Slight lip on both front brake discs

Both rear tyres cracking and getting low

Nearside front inner arch trim broken and insecure

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust back box noisey

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,794 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and getting low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front inner arch trim broken and insecure

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust back box noisey

Rear wiper blade split

Slight lip on both front brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,430 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

temporary lockable fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 20,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

temporary lockable fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear number delaminating

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Aug 2014 19,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear number delaminating

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,378 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 15,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,009 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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PG05 AAK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PG05 AAK, 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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PG05 AAK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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