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ML05 OFZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,342 mi
Last recorded107,342 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,342 miles

Nearside Outer sill has crush damage

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

Offside Outer sill,corroded/soft

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

Offside Rear tyre,inner edge wear

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 107,342 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill has crush damage

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

Offside Outer sill,corroded/soft

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

Offside Rear tyre,inner edge wear

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,269 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,581 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,823 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,927 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,335 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,335 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,262 miles

nsr tyre is worn on edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,262 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre is worn on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,101 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated but not leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,101 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriated but not leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,634 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,210 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,876 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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ML05 OFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML05 OFZ, 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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ML05 OFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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