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OY55 ZHV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,727 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,672 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 50,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,658 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,639 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 38,639 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,288 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 17,517 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,517 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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OY55 ZHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 OY55 ZHV, 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 OY55 ZHV registered?

OY55 ZHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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