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PY05 CXE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,772 mi
Last recorded97,772 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 97,772 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 97,772 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,791 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,604 miles

rear exhaust outer casing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 29,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 7,797 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 7,797 miles

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 7,765 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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PY05 CXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PY05 CXE, 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 PY05 CXE registered?

PY05 CXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is PY05 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 CXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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