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PN05 XDE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

73,943 mi
Last recorded73,943 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 72,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,756 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 71,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 70,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,891 miles

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 20 Dec 2018 68,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,634 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres & O/F perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,631 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 63,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 60,112 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,658 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,607 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 53,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,531 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,531 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 37,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc's are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,152 miles

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

front brake disc's are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,897 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,650 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 25,650 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,801 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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PN05 XDE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 XDE, 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 PN05 XDE registered?

PN05 XDE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is PN05 XDE safe to buy?

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