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VU05 OZX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,570 mi
Last recorded81,570 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 81,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 78,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,914 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,496 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,365 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre and rear sections and hanger points very corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,028 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 60,930 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 5 May 2016 60,928 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,833 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2014 55,430 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket at backbox broken

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,887 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,410 miles

Rear exhaust very rusty

Spare tyre almost flat

Fail 12 Oct 2012 53,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust very rusty

Spare tyre almost flat

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,321 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,982 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightley perished

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,677 miles

SMALL CUT IN N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,666 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 36,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VU05 OZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU05 OZX, 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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What year was VU05 OZX registered?

VU05 OZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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