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PL05 FAF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,774 mi
Last recorded52,774 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,774 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 52,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,160 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 51,160 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 49,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 49,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 46,599 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 46,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,132 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 44,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,708 miles

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

outer lay of the exhaust bax back is hanging off

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,662 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,032 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,074 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,968 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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PL05 FAF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PL05 FAF, 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 PL05 FAF registered?

PL05 FAF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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