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OV05 JZG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,060 mi
Last recorded102,060 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 102,060 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,101 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,101 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2017 88,455 miles

Offside Number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front shock absorber not fully fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 88,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front shock absorber not fully fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 80,376 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 80,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,815 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 67,385 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 7 May 2013 64,229 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,378 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,369 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,659 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,554 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 35,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,553 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)

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front discs

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 JZG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 OV05 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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