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DS05 OUU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,030 mi
Last recorded75,030 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 75,030 miles

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

offside front tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 75,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 45,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,261 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,242 miles

rear exhaust box touching body

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 OUU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OUU, 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 DS05 OUU registered?

DS05 OUU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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