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MV05 PLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,260 mi
Last recorded84,260 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,872 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 56,831 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,831 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,494 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust supported

Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,494 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust supported

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,726 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,515 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,206 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,151 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,344 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,344 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 35,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,671 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,516 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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MV05 PLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MV05 PLJ, 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 MV05 PLJ registered?

MV05 PLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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