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GP05 OJS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,660 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords Exposed On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs scored

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle bush perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Axle bush perished

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs scored

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle bush perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Axle bush perished

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,224 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges and perishing

slight exhaust blow from the rear joint

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,315 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer casing corroded on rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,194 miles

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer casing corroded on rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,270 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,042 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,001 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)

both rear tyre depths getting low

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,634 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)

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,113 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,018 miles

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

front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,621 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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GP05 OJS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP05 OJS, 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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GP05 OJS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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