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PK05 VXV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,940 mi
Last recorded250,940 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 250,940 miles

rear axle bump stops missing for suspensions

recomend handbrake adjustment

sidewalls of tyres wearing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 25,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear axle bump stops missing for suspensions

recomend handbrake adjustment

sidewalls of tyres wearing

Fail 11 Jul 2009 20,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nails in nearside rear tyre & under inflated

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nails in nearside rear tyre & under inflated

Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,723 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 VXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

PK05 VXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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