MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Front both front splash guards insecure
Nearside Front slight stiffness at top strut mounting
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
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
Nearside gearbox oil leak
Offside Front splash guard insecure
Rear exhaust back box band corroded
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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