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RV55 OAB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,253 mi
Last recorded128,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OAB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 128,253 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 128,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,606 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 100,521 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 93,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,814 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,893 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight brake binding felt from o/s/r

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,574 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,583 miles

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

baby seat off side rear

off side rear spring rusty

rear exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,438 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

lower arm bushes age cracking

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,369 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

stone chips in windscreen

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

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 OAB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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