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EF05 OPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,084 mi
Last recorded80,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 75,105 miles

oil leaking

Fail 20 May 2016 75,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

oil leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,729 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs deterioated on inner surfaces

slight play in o/s/f vertical link with suspension jacked up.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,092 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 63,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front discs corroding on inner surface

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 42,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,928 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 OPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF05 OPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 OPJ registered?

EF05 OPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EF05 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 OPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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