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OLZ 6157

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLZ 6157
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountain cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 77,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside/outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside/outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 76,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside/outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside/outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear cracks in treads

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2015 63,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,676 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,722 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 42,722 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,429 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 40,428 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high line brake lamp not working

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2011 30,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high line brake lamp not working

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 24,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,246 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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OLZ 6157 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OLZ 6157, 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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OLZ 6157 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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