MOT Status
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62,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody and components have age related corrosion
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
EXHAUST CORRODED
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES. DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
EXHAUST CORRODED
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES. DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))
EML ON
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.
EML ON
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre. Side wall damaged/cut
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 PDK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 VU05 PDK, 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 VU05 PDK registered?
VU05 PDK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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