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CW05 OSR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,496 mi
Last recorded65,496 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 OSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 65,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,970 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

No reverse light.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,204 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin dereriorated

reversing lights inop

Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin dereriorated

reversing lights inop

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,838 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

reversing light inop

Fail 6 Sep 2021 55,836 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

reversing light inop

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,509 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door strap worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 Also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 3 N/S/F , N/S/R ,O/S/R but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 52,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Door strap worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 Also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 3 N/S/F , N/S/R ,O/S/R but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box/tail outer skin slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,221 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box tail outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,285 miles

Offside Front tyre slight outer side wall cracking

Offside Rear exhaust box/tail outer skin slightly detiriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 41,285 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight outer side wall cracking

Offside Rear exhaust box/tail outer skin slightly detiriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,096 miles

Offside Front tyre slight outer side wall cracking

exhaust box/tail outer skin slightly detiriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,906 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Rear box/tail outer skin slightly detiriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,696 miles

exhaust box/tail outer skin slightly detiriorated

o/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,618 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 36,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,054 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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CW05 OSR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW05 OSR, 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 CW05 OSR registered?

CW05 OSR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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