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PL05 XZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

105,473 mi
Last recorded105,473 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 105,473 miles

Headlamps bad internal condenstion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 105,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamps bad internal condenstion

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective bad condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective bad condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 102,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective bad condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective bad condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,423 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 93,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,297 miles

Bad condensation in headlamps making beam images poor

Offside Rear floor under tray insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Bad condensation in headlamps making beam images poor

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear floor under tray insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,203 miles

Front brake pads look worn

Fail 3 Mar 2016 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake pads look worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,986 miles

N/S frive shaft seal leaking

Sills covered by plastic trim , cannot inspect properly

Fail 27 Feb 2015 77,986 miles

N/S frive shaft seal leaking

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

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

Sills covered by plastic trim , cannot inspect properly

Fail 26 Feb 2014 72,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,996 miles

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,982 miles

Front n/s tyre outer wall damaged

N/S cv boot poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,376 miles

Cannot inspect outer sills (skirts fitted)

O/S outer cv boot poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,376 miles

Cannot inspect outer sills (skirts fitted)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S outer cv boot poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,039 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,438 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 XZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

PL05 XZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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