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GP05 OJY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,601 mi
Last recorded115,601 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,601 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake low efficiency(n/s low)

n/s body/paint damage

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2021 115,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake low efficiency(n/s low)

n/s body/paint damage

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,659 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 107,659 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,746 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2018 91,976 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,569 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,712 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,205 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated however no leak of gasses

Fail 15 Aug 2011 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,588 miles

bonnet stay missing

both outer sills damaged - os worse

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 OJY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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