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OY05 MGZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,422 mi
Last recorded41,422 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,638 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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OY05 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY05 MGZ, 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 OY05 MGZ registered?

OY05 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is OY05 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 MGZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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