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OE05 AYL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust outter cover loose

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust box / outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust box / outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,827 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 62,396 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing to tread.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle / not allowing full inspection of adult safety belt.

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

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

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,396 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing to tread.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle / not allowing full inspection of adult safety belt.

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,844 miles

Both rear tyres have perishing to tread.

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight deterioration in rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,626 miles

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded.

Wiper blades worn but clearing screen.

Pass 25 May 2011 54,415 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroding

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 24 May 2011 54,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroding

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,047 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (2mm)

n/s/r bump stop in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (1.6mm)

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,047 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (2mm)

n/s/r bump stop in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (1.6mm)

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 May 2009 46,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,063 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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OE05 AYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OE05 AYL, 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 OE05 AYL registered?

OE05 AYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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