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AO05 ONH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ONH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 108,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bar missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 105,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,543 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all four tyres cracking in tread & n poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 86,391 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,648 miles

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 77,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,202 miles

two childs seats in rear cannot inspect seat belts

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

two childs seats in rear cannot inspect seat belts

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,807 miles

Tyres perishing

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,495 miles

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat preventing inpection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 50,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat preventing inpection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,247 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 39,273 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bonnet release lever insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 31,976 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 31,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2008 25,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet release lever insecure

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 ONH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO05 ONH, 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 ONH registered?

AO05 ONH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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