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PL54 ABF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 ABF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,265 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,660 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,720 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,507 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer weak

steering rack knocking

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,329 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,270 miles

Both front brake discs worn/corroded on inner surface

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,533 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 19,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PL54 ABF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL54 ABF, 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 PL54 ABF registered?

PL54 ABF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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