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PK05 OWA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,316 mi
Last recorded178,316 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 178,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 178,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 164,919 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 140,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 129,338 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,404 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 120,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,497 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 109,412 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,512 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,759 miles

nearside head light has condensation in it but does not affect the pattern

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet catch puller insecure

n/s/f outer brake pad wearing

nailo in n/s/r tyre

rear seats wont secure when guard fitted removed dog guard

slight injectior blow when first starting up

Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,766 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 OWA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PK05 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

PK05 OWA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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