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PK55 KNB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,411 mi
Last recorded91,411 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 KNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 91,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet lever insecure but still opens bonnet

Fail 9 Dec 2025 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet lever insecure but still opens bonnet

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,353 miles

Coil springs are corroded

Corrosion to floors sills , chassis rails

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

front brake discs are in worn

Fail 6 Jan 2025 79,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Coil springs are corroded

Corrosion to floors sills , chassis rails

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

front brake discs are in worn

Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 63,732 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,726 miles

both headlamps hazy

Fail 5 Jan 2022 57,391 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

both headlamps hazy

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,775 miles

Both headlight beam images poor

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs corrosion

Offside Front inner disce showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 14,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,240 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 17,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,292 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 KNB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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