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EF05 ODT

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,708 mi
Last recorded75,708 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ODT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front nearside inner tyre is wearing

rear nearside outer tyre is wearing

Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,485 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside inner tyre is wearing

rear nearside outer tyre is wearing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,311 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 51,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,416 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Oct 2014 50,416 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,770 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,636 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,636 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,546 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

n/s/r tyre perishing and has deep cuts to tread and outter sidewall but not exsposing ply or cords

o/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,923 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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EF05 ODT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc 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 EF05 ODT, 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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EF05 ODT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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