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PK05 VZF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,375 mi
Last recorded40,375 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,375 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 40,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 39,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,249 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 38,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,158 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 34,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,441 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 15,761 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,734 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 VZF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

PK05 VZF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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