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RN05 UOY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,375 mi
Last recorded98,375 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 UOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,375 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,697 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and smooth on edges

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

emissions only just met vehicle requirements

engine management lit

oil leak

oil pressure light lit

rear brake bind

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front tyre worn and smooth on edges

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

engine management lit

oil leak

oil pressure light lit

rear brake bind

Fail 19 Mar 2015 83,920 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,920 miles

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

eml light on

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,813 miles

chips in screen

engine management light is on

exhaust corroding

front brakes binding slightly

front discs worn and liped

front pads getting low

oil on engine

oil pressure light is on

rear screen delaminating

rear tyres cracking

sump corroded

various marks on body and alloys

Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips in screen

engine management light is on

exhaust corroding

front brakes binding slightly

front discs worn and liped

front pads getting low

oil on engine

oil pressure light is on

rear screen delaminating

rear tyres cracking

sump corroded

various marks on body and alloys

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,056 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,458 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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RN05 UOY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN05 UOY, 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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RN05 UOY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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