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PL05 ZTH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 105,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 105,254 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,391 miles

under body has a heavy misting of oil but no obvious leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

advise bonnet release handle in vehicle insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,333 miles

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

Oil leak ()

advise bonnet release handle insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

advise rear exhaust section worn and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,035 miles

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust outer skin cooroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,502 miles

osf and both rear tyres on 2 and 3 mm and cracking.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,466 miles

all tyres outer walls crackecd

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,102 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,332 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 ZTH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 ZTH registered?

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

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