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OV05 JZW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,129 mi
Last recorded91,129 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,129 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,129 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

heavy corrosion to front exhaust silencer

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

surface corrosion to exhaust system

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 30 May 2014 76,144 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 76,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 67,406 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 58,736 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,415 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 51,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,824 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,953 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 JZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZW, 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 JZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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