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MK05 ODU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 ODU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 82,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,941 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 80,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Mar 2016 56,012 miles

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust corroded and hanger detached

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,993 miles

Both wipers torn

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear indicator faded

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust corroded and hanger detatched

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,498 miles

nearside rear tyre deterioarted

rear discs worn

nearside rear sill damaged

rear exhaust band broken and box deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,498 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sill damaged

nearside rear tyre deterioarted

rear discs worn

rear exhaust band broken and box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,071 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,047 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear outer sill slightly distorted due to damage

offside front and nearside front bottom ball joint protective covers slightly loose

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,231 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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MK05 ODU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 MK05 ODU, 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 MK05 ODU registered?

MK05 ODU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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