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CE55 OJR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,811 mi
Last recorded22,811 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 OJR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 22,811 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside/nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 22,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 22,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 21,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 21,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,140 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 21,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 20,652 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 20,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,200 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 20,197 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nsr + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 19,553 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 19,061 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,500 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,249 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 13,443 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 11,801 miles

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

all tyres splitting on sidewalls.this is normally caused by deterioration of compound

Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 8,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,178 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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CE55 OJR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE55 OJR, 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 CE55 OJR registered?

CE55 OJR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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