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PK05 CVH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,218 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 68,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 56,394 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 56,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

centre brake lamp innop.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear pads low.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,736 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rewar nearside tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,809 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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PK05 CVH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PK05 CVH, 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 PK05 CVH registered?

PK05 CVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is PK05 CVH safe to buy?

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