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PK05 VYN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,484 mi
Last recorded62,484 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 VYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,484 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,982 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 54,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,792 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,224 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

reverse lights not working [not mot item]

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre nearing wear bars

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Fail 6 Feb 2017 48,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre nearing wear bars

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,581 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight steering wheel free play

Fail 25 Jan 2016 46,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight steering wheel free play

Fail 27 Jan 2015 44,465 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing recomend renewal

both side repeater lamp bulbs faded recomend renewal

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,465 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing recomend renewal

both side repeater lamp bulbs faded recomend renewal

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 40,326 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,645 miles

both front tyres heavily perished and nearing wear bars 175/65r14

Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 27,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,910 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 VYN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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