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PL05 XMF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,087 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,939 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,472 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD STARTING TO SEPARATE

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 56,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,773 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 46,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,683 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 XMF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

PL05 XMF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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