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PK55 DFZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,059 mi
Last recorded181,059 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 DFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 181,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 181,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front wheel arch liner loose/incomplete

Pass 3 Jul 2020 177,720 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 176,610 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 176,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 169,698 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 169,685 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 161,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 154,296 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 144,980 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 144,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 134,541 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 134,540 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 118,919 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 118,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,942 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 103,941 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,971 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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PK55 DFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PK55 DFZ, 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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PK55 DFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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