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OE54 RJO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,445 mi
Last recorded111,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 RJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,699 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,228 miles

advise rear section exhaust outer skin deteriourating but not leaking gasses

Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,228 miles

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

advise rear section exhaust outer skin deteriourating but not leaking gasses

Pass 27 Dec 2012 72,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,489 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,161 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 43,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 41,071 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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OE54 RJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE54 RJO, 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 OE54 RJO registered?

OE54 RJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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