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ET05 OXD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,601 mi
Last recorded109,601 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,601 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 109,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS NEARLY SHOWING. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 tread inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 90,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 tread inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,545 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,218 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,873 miles

rear exhaust box strap broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2013 65,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

upper stop light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

upper stop light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,351 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Passanger wiper blade is split

Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Passanger wiper blade is split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,180 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,119 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)

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,492 miles

Damage to front No plate

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 30,492 miles

Damage to front No plate

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ET05 OXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ET05 OXD, 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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ET05 OXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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