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PK55 LXW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,670 mi
Last recorded57,670 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,670 miles

sump pan porus and leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 57,646 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sump pan porus and leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,737 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,728 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 13,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,225 miles

sump pan porus and leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,322 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,322 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,129 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

sump pan porus and leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,065 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 36,973 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 36,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

PK55 LXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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