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PL54 PTU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,240 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 55,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 55,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 43,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 36,630 miles

Indicators starting to show white light.

O/S wiper blade slight split.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 28,592 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,206 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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PL54 PTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL54 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

PL54 PTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is PL54 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 PTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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