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MW05 OBP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 OBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated causing a small exhaust leak

Pass 24 May 2019 93,266 miles

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

Rear backbox outer casing deteriorated

all wheels binding

Pass 24 May 2018 90,297 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 90,297 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 87,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,038 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,437 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,924 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system in poor condition

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre and rear exhaust system in poor condition

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,199 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 9 Jul 2010 33,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,094 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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MW05 OBP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 MW05 OBP, 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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MW05 OBP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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