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PK05 XAJ

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,873 mi
Last recorded71,873 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,873 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 71,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,251 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,872 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 59,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,995 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,995 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 146,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 146,570 miles

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,353 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear exhaust backbox rusty.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,760 miles

suspect radiator leaking

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,831 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 XAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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