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DS05 OUB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 88,302 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,813 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre feathered

Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre feathered

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,410 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 33,356 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,356 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 29,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 14,386 miles

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

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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DS05 OUB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 DS05 OUB, 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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DS05 OUB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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