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OV05 UYR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,990 mi
Last recorded97,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 97,990 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 97,990 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 94,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,710 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,672 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 63,562 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2014 55,498 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,045 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlight glass condensated

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlight glass condensated

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 19 Jul 2011 39,752 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,752 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,404 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Fail 13 Jul 2010 32,404 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 16,269 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 UYR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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