MOT Status
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101,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic covers fitted to rear inner sill areas, unable to remove
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic covers fitted to rear inner sill areas, unable to remove
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both front brake disc inner edges corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL05 VUB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?
PL05 VUB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.
Is PL05 VUB safe to buy?
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