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PV55 DCO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,526 miles

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

Outer sills sealed preventing full inspection, slightly weakened

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Underbody and inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust system has a minor leak of gases

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,871 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

center section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,524 miles

Nearside Rear shocker caseing corrosion

Offside Rear shocker casing slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin (7.1.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint link arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases seal leak front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin (7.1.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint link arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,932 miles

Offside Rear axel bush deteriorated

front wheel alignment needs adjusting

Nearside Rear axel bush deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,932 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front wheel alignment needs adjusting

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear axel bush deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear axel bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 64,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,758 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 36,567 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,321 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 11,982 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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PV55 DCO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PV55 DCO, 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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PV55 DCO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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