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PN05 XDH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,690 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 83,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,905 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 79,903 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,717 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,565 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 60,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,883 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 47,663 miles

offside front brake caliper damp advise brake check

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,091 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,089 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,545 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 7,545 miles

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

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 XDH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDH, 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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PN05 XDH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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