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RV55 OBA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,820 mi
Last recorded95,820 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,820 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,060 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,603 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,409 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,388 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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RV55 OBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV55 OBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 OBA registered?

RV55 OBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is RV55 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 OBA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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