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OV05 WVW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,604 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 93,591 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,874 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 85,862 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 70,581 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,902 miles

Back box corroded

Clutch biting point high

One bulb missing from centre stop light

Slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Back box corroded

Clutch biting point high

Front discs worn / Lipped

One bulb missing from centre stop light

Slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,473 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tyre and is carcked in the tread (not worth repairing)

offside rear tyre caracked in tread and has a nail in the tread (not worth repairing)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,473 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tyre and is carcked in the tread (not worth repairing)

offside rear tyre caracked in tread and has a nail in the tread (not worth repairing)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,106 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,534 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 29,139 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,615 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 WVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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