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OV05 WWL

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 140,727 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 131,929 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2017 131,929 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete Damaged (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 123,169 miles

Engine warning light light up on dash

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 123,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine warning light light up on dash

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2015 114,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 114,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 105,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 100,219 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

centre stop light disconnected

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,896 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 67,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,627 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 WWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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