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PL05 LNH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 91,557 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 91,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 84,627 miles

front brake discs worn

front suspension bushes splitting

Fail 21 May 2015 84,627 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

front suspension bushes splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,687 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,010 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension arm bushes split

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,991 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

suspension arm bushes split

Pass 9 May 2012 53,792 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 9 May 2012 53,792 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,318 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,318 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,185 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 32,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,250 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 LNH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PL05 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

PL05 LNH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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