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PK05 OYS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,558 miles

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

vehicle underside has some general srface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,722 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has some general corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,530 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 75,530 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,381 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 75,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,127 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting point corroded and broken - system still adequately supported

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

Nearside and offside brake discs corroded

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 67,127 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting point corroded and broken - system still adequately supported

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside brake discs corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,701 miles

Offside Front Upper mcpherson strut top bearing noisey

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,663 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 64,663 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,442 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,795 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 9 Mar 2016 55,489 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 55,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,608 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,756 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 OYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 OYS, 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 OYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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