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CV55 OKH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,532 mi
Last recorded116,532 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 116,532 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All suspension components showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 102,103 miles

All load bearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 92,631 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Fail 4 May 2023 92,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Ns os sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 84,995 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 84,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,905 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 66,901 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,127 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,653 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,097 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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CV55 OKH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CV55 OKH, 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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CV55 OKH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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