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OV05 JOJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 103,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,489 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2017 53,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,799 miles

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

near side rear and off side rear quarter damaged

near side rear shock lite mist of oil

off side rear tyre nail

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up

Fail 21 Jun 2016 45,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens smashed (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens smashed (1.2.1e)

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

near side rear and off side rear quarter damaged

near side rear shock lite mist of oil

off side rear tyre nail

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 24,915 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2013 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,069 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,467 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,437 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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OV05 JOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV05 JOJ, 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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OV05 JOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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