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MA05 OBV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,097 mi
Last recorded53,097 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 53,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear silencer is corroded

high level stop lamp disconnected

Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level stop lamp disconnected

Fail 13 Nov 2018 44,567 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level stop lamp disconnected

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,578 miles

Exhaust corroded

High level stop light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,497 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,289 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2013 29,289 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,543 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,171 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,826 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 21,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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MA05 OBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 MA05 OBV, 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 MA05 OBV registered?

MA05 OBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MA05 OBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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