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PL05 VTO

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,172 mi
Last recorded73,172 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 73,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,951 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls cracked

n/s/f head light beam pattern poor (something on lens?)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroaded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 46,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear silencer outer skin corroading away

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,885 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear silencer outer skin corroading away

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 39,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,360 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 18,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,685 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 VTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

PL05 VTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is PL05 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 VTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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