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PL54 ABK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,709 miles

engine warning lamp lit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,127 miles

engine warning lamp lit

rear exhaust corroded.leaking.and hanger broken

Fail 22 Sep 2014 72,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning lamp lit

rear exhaust corroded.leaking.and hanger broken

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,599 miles

Advise:checking coolant strength

Advise:coolant level v.low topped up & bled system through

Advise:n/s/f electric window not working

Advise:n/s/r body damage

Advise:o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges worn v.low

Advise:pretty heavy engine oil leak looks to be coming from head gasket area

Advise:rear exhaust box outer casing corroding badly & starting to come adrift

Advise:rear wiper rubber adrift

Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Advise:checking coolant strength

Advise:coolant level v.low topped up & bled system through

Advise:n/s/f electric window not working

Advise:n/s/r body damage

Advise:o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges worn v.low

Advise:pretty heavy engine oil leak looks to be coming from head gasket area

Advise:rear exhaust box outer casing corroding badly & starting to come adrift

Advise:rear wiper rubber adrift

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,451 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,892 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,100 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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PL54 ABK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PL54 ABK, 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 ABK registered?

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

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