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MW05 OET

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,154 mi
Last recorded60,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 OET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,154 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 60,154 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED.

NSR BUMP STOP MISSING.

NSR TYRE CRACKED AT BOTH EDGES OF TREAD.

OSF TYRE ON 2MM TO 3MM IN PARTS.

SMALL HOLE IN EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,023 miles

o/s/f top mount slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,476 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER CORRODED

MIDDLE EXHAUST SMALL HOLE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES OUTTER WALLS POOR AND TREAD GETTING LOW 3MM

OIL LEAKS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER CORRODED

Fail 1 Jul 2013 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

FRONT DISCS INNER CORRODED

MIDDLE EXHAUST SMALL HOLE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES OUTTER WALLS POOR AND TREAD GETTING LOW 3MM

OIL LEAKS

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER CORRODED

Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,369 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 OET is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OET, 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 OET is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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