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PK55 LXN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,342 mi
Last recorded45,342 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 LXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,342 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 45,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Dec 2017 42,930 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,817 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 38,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation cleared during test (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 35,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation cleared during test (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,542 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 31,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,123 miles

Centre stop light inop

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 23,201 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,267 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 14,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,196 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 LXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LXN, 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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What year was PK55 LXN registered?

PK55 LXN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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