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PN55 ACO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,886 mi
Last recorded59,886 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 ACO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,886 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 59,886 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Sinks under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,379 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 57,375 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,567 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 52,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,322 miles

front/rear number plates deteriorating.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 36,895 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread patterns.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,253 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,920 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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PN55 ACO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PN55 ACO, 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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PN55 ACO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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