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OY05 ZCT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,649 mi
Last recorded106,649 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,649 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 106,645 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 104,187 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

free travel at hand brake lever

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,178 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

free travel at hand brake lever

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,849 miles

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

exhaust middle section deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2019 99,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle section deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Sep 2017 93,130 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,887 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,648 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,170 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,753 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 32,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,427 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 26,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,199 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 ZCT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

OY05 ZCT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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