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OY05 XHS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,328 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise hand brake travel is long

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and damage to outer side wall

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise noise from fan belt / cam belt area

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,352 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread and has a screw in the tread

o/s/f wheel bearing has play (needs attention)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,620 miles

eml light on

front brake pads are low

offside front tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2011 45,620 miles

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

eml light on

front brake pads are low

offside front tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,348 miles

front brake pads look low

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,700 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 XHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY05 XHS registered?

OY05 XHS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is OY05 XHS safe to buy?

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