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OY05 MHM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,249 mi
Last recorded73,249 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 73,249 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 73,249 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2015 65,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in O/S headlamp

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

Fail 20 May 2015 65,353 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in O/S headlamp

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

O/S/F brake binding

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

Rear wiper split

exhaust heat-shield inecure

Pass 8 May 2014 60,865 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 6 May 2014 60,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,809 miles

condensation in o/s head light

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s head light

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,304 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,304 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,142 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 19,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MHM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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