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PX55 VAK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,299 mi
Last recorded72,299 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,299 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front headlights pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 72,298 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (Aero blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front headlights pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sun visors missing

Pass 23 Dec 2022 70,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear back light damaged, reflector starting to deteriorate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front sun visor faulty, partially not stowed away

Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged in various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and weak to the push (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back light damaged, reflector starting to deteriorate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front sun visor faulty, partially not stowed away

parking brake only just passed at 17 %

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,290 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,214 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 52,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2017 47,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,269 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 38,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,304 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,862 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,957 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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PX55 VAK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX55 VAK, 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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PX55 VAK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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