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OY05 CPE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,199 mi
Last recorded124,199 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 CPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 118,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,234 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,253 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,166 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Wipers poor

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,416 miles

wipers poor

Fail 23 Jul 2015 91,416 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge - close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jul 2014 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge - close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,158 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,275 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 59,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,581 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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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OY05 CPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY05 CPE, 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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OY05 CPE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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