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PX55 WHW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,940 mi
Last recorded87,940 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,036 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 83,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 78,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 78,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front strong advise;;tyre worn inner edge

tail gate catch loose

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,437 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front strong advise;;tyre worn inner edge

tail gate catch loose

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,906 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 53,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,151 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,938 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,766 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,765 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 23,352 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,988 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 WHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PX55 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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