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OV05 JYS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 112,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 112,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 102,763 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

bonnet stay clip missing

exhaust boxes in very poor condition and leaking slightly

nearside front door check strap insecure

nearside front under wheelarch trim damaged and loose

nearside outer sill damaged

oil leak

rear wiper loose

windscreen cracked outside of prescribed area

Fail 10 May 2012 102,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

bonnet stay clip missing

exhaust boxes in very poor condition and leaking slightly

nearside front door check strap insecure

nearside front under wheelarch trim damaged and loose

nearside outer sill damaged

oil leak

rear wiper loose

windscreen cracked outside of prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2011 89,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 69,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 53,879 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,396 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 JYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JYS, 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 JYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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