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PL05 ZTU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 95,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 90,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,681 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back corroded outer layer hanging off

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,681 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back corroded outer layer hanging off

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,620 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 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

PL05 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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