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PK05 XUB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,531 mi
Last recorded31,531 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,531 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 30,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 29,594 miles

Eml light on

Passenger window faulty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,639 miles

Back box starting to deteriate ?

Engine management light on ?

Pass 12 May 2015 27,543 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

eml light on

Fail 12 May 2015 27,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

eml light on

Pass 9 May 2014 26,333 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 24,894 miles

eml on

Fail 8 May 2013 24,894 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

eml on

Pass 11 May 2012 23,721 miles

eml on

Fail 11 May 2012 23,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked 185/65/15

eml on

Pass 5 May 2011 22,403 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking 185/65/14

Pass 6 May 2010 20,978 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 20,978 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2009 19,277 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 12,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,882 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 XUB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

PK05 XUB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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