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VO05 OOA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,280 mi
Last recorded66,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 66,280 miles

advise brake check inner pads cant see

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,149 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber is missing

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

both front tyres are perishing

both front wishbone front bushes are perishing

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber is missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

both front tyres are perishing

both front wishbone front bushes are perishing

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Fail 28 Apr 2015 54,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,302 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when spun

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre is lightly perished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when spun

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre is lightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,397 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,246 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 27,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,877 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,293 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Front wiper blades staerting to split.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,293 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Front wiper blades staerting to split.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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VO05 OOA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO05 OOA, 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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VO05 OOA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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