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ET54 OYO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 OYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,925 miles

STRONG ADVISE SUMP RUSTED AND LEAKING

UNDERBODY SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION. STEERING BRAKE PARTS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE RUST

Fail 10 Jun 2016 104,920 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE SUMP RUSTED AND LEAKING

UNDERBODY SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION. STEERING BRAKE PARTS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE RUST

parking brake only just passed rbt test n/s/r lower effort

Pass 21 May 2015 104,919 miles

road wheel trims in poor condition

suspension and some underbody components have heavy surface rust

Fail 12 May 2015 104,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

last box of exhaust in poor condition

road wheel trims in poor condition

suspension and some underbody components have heavy surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,923 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IN POOR CONDITION

o/s/r light had ingress of water 4 bulbs fitted and contact cleaned (O//R LIGHT DAMAGED)2X382 1X380 1X581

Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,923 miles

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

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

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IN POOR CONDITION

o/s/r light had ingress of water 4 bulbs fitted and contact cleaned (O//R LIGHT DAMAGED)2X382 1X380 1X581

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,828 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 88,824 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,990 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,990 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 35,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 20,273 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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ET54 OYO 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 64.3%.

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 ET54 OYO, 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 ET54 OYO registered?

ET54 OYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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