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AO05 ONB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 101,848 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 92,574 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 92,574 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 83,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

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

Pass 31 May 2016 75,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear wiperblade split

Fail 21 May 2015 67,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear wiperblade split

Pass 29 May 2014 62,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,513 miles

rear wiper blade needs to be replaced

Fail 8 May 2013 53,513 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade needs to be replaced

Pass 4 May 2012 44,885 miles

exhaust middle and rear boxes corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 44,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust middle and rear boxes corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 37,288 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 37,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,892 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 ONB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ONB, 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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AO05 ONB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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