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PL05 VSV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,771 mi
Last recorded148,771 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 148,771 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 148,771 miles

Emissions not tested brake failure at test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 134,128 miles

Front both front splash guards insecure

Nearside Front slight stiffness at top strut mounting

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both front splash guards insecure

Nearside Front slight stiffness at top strut mounting

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 117,531 miles

Nearside gearbox oil leak

Offside Front splash guard insecure

Rear exhaust back box band corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 117,531 miles

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

Nearside gearbox oil leak

Offside Front splash guard insecure

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

Rear exhaust back box band corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,583 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front strut top mountings slightly seized

eml light on

front exhaust heatshield insecure

offside inner wing cover damaged

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,771 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front inner splash guards insecure

bottom radiator hose clip corroded

cracking on the thread area of the nearside rear tyre

eml on

engine air intake pipe insecure

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

front brake linings require investigation

movement within the steering rack at the offside

slight bend with nearside front drop link

slight drag at offside front roadwheel

Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,771 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air intake pipe insecure

both front inner splash guards insecure

bottom radiator clip corroded

cracking on the thread area of the nearside rear tyre

eml on

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

front brake linings require investigation

movement within the steering rack at the offside

slight bend with nearside front drop link

slight drag at offside front roadwheel

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,358 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbing on the inside edges.

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight drag at offside rear roadwheel.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,358 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing on the inside edges.

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight drag at offside rear roadwheel.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 89,524 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check front brake pad linings

near side front ball joint shield insecure

slight movement within steering rack at offside

Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check front brake pad linings

near side front ball joint shield insecure

slight movement within steering rack at offside

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 81,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 55,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VSV, 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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PL05 VSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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