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PK55 EDV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 EDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened play (2.4.G.1)

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)

heat shield loose

Fail 24 May 2017 84,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & o/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened play (2.4.G.1)

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)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe pin hole and getting thin (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.45mm (4.1.E.1)

back box corroded but not blowing at this time

end of lower coil missing but not effecting opperation

Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe pin hole and getting thin (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.45mm (4.1.E.1)

back box corroded but not blowing at this time

end of lower coil missing but not effecting opperation

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,900 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 60,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,333 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 54,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,713 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 46,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 38,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,512 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,508 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 EDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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