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PF05 OYL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 OYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,768 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,948 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 70,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,730 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 61,730 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,343 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,195 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Rear exhaust silencer mounting band broken, but exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 50,195 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Rear exhaust silencer mounting band broken, but exhaust still adequately supported.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,885 miles

nearside and offside rear seats have child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

nearside rear tyre age cracking.

rear mounting exhaust broken but exhaust still adiquately supported.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 43,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear seats have child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

nearside rear tyre age cracking.

rear mounting exhaust broken but exhaust still adiquately supported.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,023 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Vehicle information display is indicating that a service overdue by 9,550 miles.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,023 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle information display is indicating that a service overdue by 9,550 miles.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,700 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 26,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,663 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 20,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 16,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,457 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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PF05 OYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PF05 OYL, 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 PF05 OYL registered?

PF05 OYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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