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DS05 OUG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 106,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,717 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 99,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,446 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,854 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 78,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,055 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 70,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,999 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 54,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,523 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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DS05 OUG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS05 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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