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PK05 VZH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,268 mi
Last recorded103,268 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,303 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 99,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,637 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,929 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2022 92,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2021 90,548 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,080 miles

Oil sump slightly corroded and has a slight weep

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,573 miles

ENGINE SUMP PAN CORRODED

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,666 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,666 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 79,067 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,544 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,140 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 69,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

bonnet catch broken

Pass 4 May 2013 61,715 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 61,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,978 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 34,978 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,911 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit

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 VZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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