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PK55 VHM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 75,889 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s front brake could be more secure

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,344 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,752 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 36,752 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,609 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise Center brake light inoperative

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VHM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK55 VHM registered?

PK55 VHM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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