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RV05 UGA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 99,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 89,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,667 miles

Engine management Light / Glow Plug light on

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split by axle (3.6.B.4d)

Engine management Light / Glow Plug light on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,183 miles

Engine Management Light / Glow Plug Warning Light On

Front Brake Discs Worn And Lipped

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Blowing And Deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,367 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

can not see front pads

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,367 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,909 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,389 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,643 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front lower arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,909 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,025 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,025 miles

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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RV05 UGA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RV05 UGA, 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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RV05 UGA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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