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PN05 XCZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,455 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,455 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 May 2014 76,370 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 76,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 53,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet stay clip broken

nearside number plate light cover missing

Fail 6 May 2011 53,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet stay clip broken

nearside number plate light cover missing

Pass 6 May 2010 44,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,686 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PN05 XCZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN05 XCZ, 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 PN05 XCZ registered?

PN05 XCZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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