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PK05 VXJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 VXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,688 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 62,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,062 miles

Crackes rear tyres side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Crackes rear tyres side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,529 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 32,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,362 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 10,362 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK05 VXJ registered?

PK05 VXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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