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RV55 OAA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,954 mi
Last recorded113,954 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 113,954 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Holed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis members surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,164 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,164 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,096 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,584 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 103,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,702 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box hanger broken but system adequately supported

turbo feed pipe loose

Fail 2 Aug 2012 87,924 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box hanger broken but system adequately supported

turbo feed pipe loose

Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,328 miles

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

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

corrosion forming to o/s & n/s rear flex ferruls

high hand brake travel

n/s/r spring rusted

rear ex box mount rusted

Fail 16 Jul 2011 71,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion forming to o/s & n/s rear flex ferruls

high hand brake travel

n/s/r spring rusted

rear ex box mount rusted

slight play to front anti roll bar links

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight damage to rear bumper.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,044 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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RV55 OAA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RV55 OAA, 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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RV55 OAA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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