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YE05 OSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,870 mi
Last recorded105,870 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 101,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper shocker mount sticking

Fail 28 Jul 2018 101,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper shocker mount sticking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,780 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,994 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust hangars corroded and broken

high level brake light not operational

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,588 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,588 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,623 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,882 miles

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

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

radiator has corrosion on bottom cap crimped seal

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,524 miles

Rear wiper split

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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YE05 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE05 OSZ, 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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YE05 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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