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PX55 OPA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,400 mi
Last recorded137,400 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 OPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2021 137,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 131,108 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 131,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 121,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 107,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,780 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,780 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 29,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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PX55 OPA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PX55 OPA, 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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PX55 OPA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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