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EK05 OHP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15/84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,329 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 66,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 63,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 57,304 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 51,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 May 2014 51,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,146 miles

bonnet release handle adrift

Fail 17 Nov 2011 51,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet release handle adrift

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,007 miles

advise front discs worn

advise front pads look low.

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 45,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front discs worn

advise front pads look low.

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,583 miles

advise both sides front tyres on 2/3mm

Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,583 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)

advise both sides front tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,831 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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EK05 OHP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EK05 OHP, 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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EK05 OHP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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