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OY05 ZZH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,539 mi
Last recorded101,539 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,539 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both outer sills rusty

both rear tyers close to lilmits

Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,116 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,089 miles

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

wipers slightly smeary and split

Fail 2 Aug 2017 77,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support bracket corroded through and not supporting rear silencer (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front perished

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,420 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,631 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,517 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,487 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 32,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 2 Jul 2008 26,699 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 ZZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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