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EF05 OPW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,449 mi
Last recorded47,449 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 47,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 46,922 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 May 2020 46,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,404 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,769 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,467 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,568 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 OPW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OPW, 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 EF05 OPW registered?

EF05 OPW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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