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AO55 UGL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,424 mi
Last recorded153,424 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 153,424 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,092 miles

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth close to cords

offside rear tyre 2.8 mm

rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 148,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth close to cords

offside rear tyre 2.8 mm

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear wiper worn

repairs appear to be done to fuel tank but tank still appears damp on retest

some smearing on offside wiper

Fail 30 Sep 2015 143,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component leaking possible tank,hose,pipe leak (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper worn

some smearing on offside wiper

some/slight dragging on nearside front brake/roadwheel

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Oct 2014 134,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 134,641 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 118,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light not operating

Fail 30 Oct 2012 102,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level stop light not operating

offside wiper torn but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise crankshaft pulley noisey

advise engine missfire

advise front w/blades smearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,984 miles

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

o/s/r bumb stop split

Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,959 miles

chip on front screen

Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,959 miles

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

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

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

chip on front screen

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,765 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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AO55 UGL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO55 UGL, 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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AO55 UGL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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