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PK55 AET

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,118 mi
Last recorded69,118 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 69,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,838 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 66,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,174 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,228 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,789 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,789 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 42,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,414 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,581 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

surface rust on brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,741 miles

nsr tyre sidewall slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Oct 2008 30,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PK55 AET is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PK55 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK55 AET?

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What year was PK55 AET registered?

PK55 AET is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is PK55 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 AET shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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