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PK55 VFV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,577 miles

N/SR tail lamp cracked and full of water but not affecting operation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,497 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour All four bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,498 miles

Back box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,682 miles

N/S/F Tyre appears low on pressure

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

O/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,976 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 28,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,990 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,301 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 VFV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

PK55 VFV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is PK55 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 VFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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