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RV05 UGM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,887 mi
Last recorded58,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,887 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 58,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,770 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2014 47,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearboxoil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,818 miles

gearboxoil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,229 miles

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

offside front indicator - reduced light output due to condensation

rear silencer corroded + support brackets corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,253 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,253 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,980 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm tread depth

rear exhaust support bracket heavily corroded - still held securely by rearmost one

rear silencer corroding (on seams)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,106 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 33,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,031 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,219 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 21,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UGM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RV05 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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