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RN05 UPP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,713 mi
Last recorded202,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 UPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 202,713 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 202,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 186,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 186,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 170,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 156,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 156,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 144,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,871 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 134,187 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 134,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 121,906 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

front antiroll bar links rubbers perished

rear exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,906 miles

front antiroll bar links rubbers perished

rear exhaust bracket rusted

Fail 2 Aug 2013 107,645 miles

ADVANCED WEAR OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALL JOINT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ASSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,645 miles

ADVANCED WEAR OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALL JOINT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ASSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,778 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 69,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,813 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,760 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,503 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 UPP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RN05 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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