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OY05 XHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2022 134,040 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 133,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 118,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to NSr spring

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner eedge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level 2/3 full

Fail 28 May 2019 105,004 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to NSR spring

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level 2/3 full

Pass 15 May 2018 97,433 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 90,956 miles

Front wipers noisy when in use

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 May 2017 90,956 miles

Front wipers noisy when in use

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 11 May 2016 86,054 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 80,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 75,513 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 75,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 69,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 69,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2012 55,962 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 47,342 miles

Front brake discs inner faces very rusty.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R number plate lamp loose.

O/S/F brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 47,342 miles

Front brake discs inner faces very rusty.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R number plate lamp loose.

O/S/F brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Pass 18 May 2010 38,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 20 May 2009 29,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 29,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,264 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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