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PK05 OSE

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 88,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,574 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 DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,687 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust centre box deteriorated

Items removed prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust centre box deteriorated

Items removed prior to test

Child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,308 miles

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,580 miles

exhuast deteriating

Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,580 miles

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

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

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

exhuast deteriating

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,599 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,516 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 2,929 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 OSE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol 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 PK05 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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