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MK55 OWH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,165 mi
Last recorded81,165 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,487 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,114 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,440 miles

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,516 miles

Rear exhaust box inc strap in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,516 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box inc strap in poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,468 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,555 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,112 miles

Service indicator light is on

both wipers spilit

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 49,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,313 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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MK55 OWH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MK55 OWH, 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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MK55 OWH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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