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PK05 DXL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,432 mi
Last recorded42,432 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 42,432 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,976 miles

Both front wiper blades are torn.

Fail 10 May 2011 34,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front wiper blades are torn.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,576 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 28,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 21,076 miles

osr osf tyres slight perishing and osr rubbing inside wall

Fail 26 May 2009 21,076 miles

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

osr osf tyres slight perishing and osr rubbing inside wall

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,842 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 DXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

PK05 DXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is PK05 DXL safe to buy?

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