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OY05 ZFZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,540 miles

osf inner steering arm has play

osf track rod end has slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 115,540 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf inner steering arm has play

osf track rod end has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2012 107,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,393 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,631 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,532 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,532 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

OY05 ZFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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