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CN55 OVE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,095 mi
Last recorded115,095 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 OVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,095 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 107,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer conition

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

surface rust on chassis legs around rear suspension springs mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,024 miles

Both Front brake discs slight corrosion on braking surface

Exhaust rear section is corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Coil spring seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Coil spring seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,022 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front brake discs slight corrosion on braking surface

Exhaust rear section is corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Coil spring seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Coil spring seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,882 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front indicators faded

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and strap deteriated (7.1.2)

both front lower wishbone front bushs starting to seperate

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and strap deteriated (7.1.2)

both front lower wishbone front bushs starting to seperate

Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,761 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,317 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,140 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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CN55 OVE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CN55 OVE, 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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CN55 OVE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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