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PX05 OZP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 OZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,820 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2025 59,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount Rough when turning wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges measuring 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 53,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Abs traction light staying on dash. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has slight play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber missing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer holed and corroded. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges measuring 2mm, legal required limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and wearing on edges. ( 2005 Tyre ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,244 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 46,239 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 42,077 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,501 miles

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 30 Nov 2015 31,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,716 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 27,716 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,462 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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PX05 OZP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX05 OZP, 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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PX05 OZP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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