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PN55 XRL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,368 mi
Last recorded71,368 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,368 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 71,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust blowing

heatshield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,094 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 58,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box mouning strap corrodid away, still adaquatly supported

Exhaust back box outer skin corrodid

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

center brake light out

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,314 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,187 miles

Exhaust dereriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,052 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 37,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,951 miles

Both rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,329 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre cracking

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 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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