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ET05 OXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,276 mi
Last recorded111,276 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,276 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 111,276 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,843 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,843 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,438 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 84,438 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,337 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,786 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 55,786 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,938 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Tyre sizes- 185/60x15.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,262 miles

Bonnet stat missing.

Rear exhaust box just starting to corrode.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect front brake pads approx 65% worn.

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 OXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET05 OXM, 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 ET05 OXM registered?

ET05 OXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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