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OY55 ZJV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 80,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 64,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,224 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,160 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perisht

Fail 3 Jan 2017 56,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perisht

Pass 2 Jan 2016 54,422 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 54,422 miles

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

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,294 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 52,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,550 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 15,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 35,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,823 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 ZJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY55 ZJV, 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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OY55 ZJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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