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DS05 OUH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,644 mi
Last recorded69,644 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,471 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 69,464 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer door sill holed & corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer door sill holed & corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,637 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 68,637 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing and middle and back boxes outer skins very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front noise behind wheel trim ?

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre screw in tyres on inner edge

Nearside headlamp lens faded

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated a bit

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

both rear brake flexy holding clips corroded a way but still secure ?

third stop light not working but when tapped started working?

Fail 17 Jun 2020 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding a lot advise not to drive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure at bottom ? (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing and middle and back boxes outer skins very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front noise behind wheel trim ?

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre screw in tyres on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end and a bit loose in arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated a bit

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn at top of travel? racket worn? (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both headlamps lens faded a lot nearside just see beam pattern

both rear brake flexy holding clips corroded a way but still secure ?

third stop light not working but when tapped started working?

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 65,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 65,686 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 61,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 56,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 39,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,630 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 14,914 miles

advise n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,660 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 OUH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DS05 OUH, 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 OUH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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