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PK05 OWU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,008 mi
Last recorded155,008 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 155,008 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 155,008 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2019 141,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 138,379 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 138,379 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Complete outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 131,695 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 131,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 127,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 120,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 114,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 106,802 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2012 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 90,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 89,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,461 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 77,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,497 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 45,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 OWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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