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PN55 EBX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 135,928 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 131,504 miles

Exhaust corroded not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 126,202 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 120,697 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 120,671 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking on sligfhtly .

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,096 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 45,493 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 45,493 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,488 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,718 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 39,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 32,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,444 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 14,152 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,152 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 EBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN55 EBX, 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 EBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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