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SK55 OAZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,606 mi
Last recorded136,606 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 OAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 136,606 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 126,131 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 126,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 112,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 112,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,199 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 98,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 91,506 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 91,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,619 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,614 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,597 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,596 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,850 miles

BRAKE DISCS (FRONT CORRODED)

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

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)

o/s rear binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

offside wiper blade is split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,061 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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SK55 OAZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK55 OAZ, 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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SK55 OAZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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