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PK05 DCV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,119 mi
Last recorded101,119 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,119 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

All tyres cracking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 100,386 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

All tyres worn

Pass 29 May 2024 99,531 miles

All tyres worn

Fail 29 May 2024 99,531 miles

All tyres worn

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

Pass 22 May 2023 97,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 97,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 94,198 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks

Fail 7 Jun 2017 75,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks

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

Pass 24 May 2016 71,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear badly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit dadly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 71,139 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear badly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit dadly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,977 miles

n/s tre has play

Pass 19 May 2014 62,147 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 53,264 miles

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 25 May 2012 42,015 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 42,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,535 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 23,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 5,050 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 DCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PK05 DCV, 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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PK05 DCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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