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PL54 FVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,226 mi
Last recorded42,226 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,519 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 26,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,868 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,865 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 23,324 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,585 miles

front inner discs starting to rust

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,144 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Offside front Anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,462 miles

front discs rusting

Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,460 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s door mirror not fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,460 miles

n/s door mirror not fitted

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 FVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

PL54 FVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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The MOT history for PL54 FVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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