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V5 PGX

2020 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,615 mi
Last recorded26,615 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 PGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 26,615 miles

Offside Front inner wing plastic panel damaged/loose

Fail 1 Dec 2025 26,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner wing plastic panel damaged/loose

Pass 30 Nov 2024 18,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 13,239 miles

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

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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V5 PGX is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 26,202 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 V5 PGX, 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 6 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V5 PGX registered?

V5 PGX is a 2020 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is V5 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 PGX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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