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PK55 ODJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,684 mi
Last recorded83,684 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 ODJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 83,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 81,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,376 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,376 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both affected when indicators on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,897 miles

O/S/F tyre and both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre and both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F and N/S/R cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,010 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r wheels binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,392 miles

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

n/s wiper deteriorated

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r wheels binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2010 61,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,298 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 53,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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