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OW05 BDY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,171 mi
Last recorded91,171 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,171 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2020 83,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 83,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,280 miles

eye level stop inop

Fail 11 Feb 2019 78,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eye level stop inop

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,650 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,243 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 74,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 68,092 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 68,092 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 62,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,086 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,481 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

both windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust backbox in poor condition/corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 50,481 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

both windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust backbox in poor condition/corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,825 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise child seat loose

advise outer skin back box

advise some imbalance on front brakes new pads

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,817 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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OW05 BDY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OW05 BDY, 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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OW05 BDY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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