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AO05 OLA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,535 mi
Last recorded152,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 152,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 149,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 149,658 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 2x rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 141,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 134,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,517 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 56,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,055 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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AO05 OLA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO05 OLA, 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 AO05 OLA registered?

AO05 OLA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AO05 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 OLA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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