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OV54 TUP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 TUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,882 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 50,805 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 50,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 48,547 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 46,759 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 44,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,630 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2015 40,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,238 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre on tread depth limit

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,724 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,475 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,021 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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OV54 TUP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV54 TUP, 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 OV54 TUP registered?

OV54 TUP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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