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PG05 EOY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,392 mi
Last recorded139,392 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 EOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,392 miles

Offside Front Shocker has limited damping effect

Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 127,724 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 127,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,465 miles

both front suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 24 Sep 2015 108,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,383 miles

bonnet release handle in vehicle insecure but still opens fine for mot

both rear suspension bump stops missing

o/s front suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated but has no excessive movement

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,422 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 92,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,239 miles

N/S/REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 26 Sep 2012 82,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,821 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 EOY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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