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OY05 XFZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 67,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,639 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 45,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 43,912 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,526 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 42,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,204 miles

EML iluminated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 26,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,983 miles

front wiper blades split

offside and nearside side repeaters slightly white

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,818 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 XFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

OY05 XFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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