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PG05 UOP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,757 mi
Last recorded87,757 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UOP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,235 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both sides front bush started to perish and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides close to axle mounting has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer secondary skin corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2025 82,235 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both sides front bush started to perish and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working had bad connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper changed at time of test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides close to axle mounting has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer secondary skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp pattern weak caused by condensation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door, top hinge pin worn

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks both sides corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp pattern weak caused by condensation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door, top hinge pin worn

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks both sides corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres started to crack on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front axle mount heavily corroded on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front mount heavily corroded on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 71,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres started to crack on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front axle mount heavily corroded on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front mount heavily corroded on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating from tyre (changed for spare) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,559 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,196 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 175/65r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,727 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 16,991 miles

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

bonnet release handle fault

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,991 miles

bonnet release handle fault

reverse lights inoperative

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 UOP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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