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PK55 LXH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,585 mi
Last recorded155,585 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 155,585 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 155,585 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 150,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,622 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Aug 2022 140,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 134,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,091 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,375 miles

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

f/o/s tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,399 miles

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

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

engine m.i.l. illuminated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,399 miles

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

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

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

engine m.i.l. illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 76,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,268 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,925 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls perished and cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2010 37,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,624 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 LXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 LXH, 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 LXH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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