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PX05 UHW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 UHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,334 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 98,334 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced light flashes with indicator (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,271 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 89,236 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,896 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 86,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,776 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 85,776 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2018 84,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,851 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIATING

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE NOT IN ITS CORRECT MOUNTING BUT IS SECUER

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S REAR TYRE IS PERISHING

Fail 9 Aug 2017 82,851 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIATING

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE NOT IN ITS CORRECT MOUNTING BUT IS SECUER

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S REAR TYRE IS PERISHING

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,170 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,610 miles

front brakes poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,604 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,596 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,022 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 56,020 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,564 miles

both side repeaters starting change colour

exhaust back box poor and corrded

n/s repeater slightly insucure

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,564 miles

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

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

both side repeaters starting change colour

exhaust back box poor and corrded

n/s repeater slightly insucure

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,860 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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PX05 UHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PX05 UHW, 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 PX05 UHW registered?

PX05 UHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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