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CW05 OSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,577 mi
Last recorded62,577 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 62,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion undeder vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2024 62,555 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion undeder vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,899 miles

Advise o,s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,270 miles

Advise front axle brake pads getting low.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 781,747 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,445 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,029 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 16,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,476 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 14,476 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,852 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 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 OSZ registered?

CW05 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is CW05 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 OSZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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