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PN55 COA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,346 mi
Last recorded96,346 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 96,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,650 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,684 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,144 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no bonnet stay

Fail 17 Nov 2016 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no bonnet stay

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,929 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,771 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s front tyre cracking and close to limit

n/s rear tyre cracking and close to limit

o/s front tyre cracking and close to limit

o/s rear tyre cracking and close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,587 miles

back box outer skin badly corroded

front discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,849 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,659 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 COA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 COA, 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 COA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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