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ET05 OXV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,674 mi
Last recorded99,674 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,218 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear box excessively corroded but has no leak of gases

Rear rear most exhaust bracket excessively corroded but exhaust still secure

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust rear box excessively corroded but has no leak of gases

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

Rear rear most exhaust bracket excessively corroded but exhaust still secure

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,939 miles

Front tyres near limit

Oil leak

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres near limit

Oil leak

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,974 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,139 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,031 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls perished & cracking.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 28,031 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls perished & cracking.

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,635 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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ET05 OXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OXV, 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 OXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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