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PX05 UWK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,692 mi
Last recorded75,692 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 UWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,692 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 75,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,644 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 46,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,099 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 38,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,021 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 36,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,662 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,784 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,823 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls!!

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX05 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

PX05 UWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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