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PG05 ACV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,657 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 78,532 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,712 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,515 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,605 miles

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,957 miles

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 29 Jul 2013 34,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper torn / deteriorating

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre requires monitoring for tread depth

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 30,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,420 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 ACV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG05 ACV registered?

PG05 ACV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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