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OV05 WWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,027 mi
Last recorded96,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 88,496 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,723 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 75,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,388 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 64,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,113 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,113 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,609 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,539 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,471 miles

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

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 WWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WWJ, 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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What year was OV05 WWJ registered?

OV05 WWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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