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OW05 GXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,091 mi
Last recorded80,091 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,821 miles

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of rear belts

clutch slipping

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of rear belts

clutch slipping

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015
Fail 2 Jul 2015 47,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,152 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,384 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,025 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

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 GXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OW05 GXZ, 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 GXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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