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PV55 DHX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,989 mi
Last recorded78,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 DHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,989 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 78,989 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top jerky movement when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top jerky movement when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,675 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,596 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 58,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,322 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 51,322 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,989 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,578 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2014 31,122 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting fractured but system still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,399 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

tread depth below 2.5mm at both front tyres

Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

tread depth below 2.5mm at both front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2011 16,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,517 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,529 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 DHX 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 PV55 DHX, 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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What year was PV55 DHX registered?

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

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