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PG05 ABV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,979 mi
Last recorded43,979 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 ABV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,979 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 43,979 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 43,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,831 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,376 miles

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

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,374 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,938 miles

service light displayed on dashboard

Fail 2 Jul 2012 18,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

service light displayed on dashboard

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,682 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 ABV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 PG05 ABV, 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 PG05 ABV registered?

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

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