MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective bad condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective bad condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Bad condensation in headlamps making beam images poor
Offside Rear floor under tray insecure
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
Front brake pads look worn
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
N/S frive shaft seal leaking
Sills covered by plastic trim , cannot inspect properly
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills
Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills
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)
Front n/s tyre outer wall damaged
N/S cv boot poor condition
Cannot inspect outer sills (skirts fitted)
O/S outer cv boot poor condition
Cannot inspect outer sills (skirts fitted)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S outer cv boot poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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 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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