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OU05 YUS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,118 mi
Last recorded103,118 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,118 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,745 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,726 miles

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,726 miles

f/brake discs deteriated

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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OU05 YUS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU05 YUS, 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 OU05 YUS registered?

OU05 YUS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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