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CV55 OLU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

163,090 mi
Last recorded163,090 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 163,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil springs + Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 154,900 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 154,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 148,682 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 148,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 142,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 142,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 138,453 miles

Both steering arms have slight movement at their inner fixings

Fail 10 Mar 2022 138,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer body sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both steering arms have slight movement at their inner fixings

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 134,841 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 134,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,090 miles

Front sump has corrosion and small leak around base of sump

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker absorber corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm center and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker absorber corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 132,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front sump has corrosion and small leak around base of sump

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker absorber corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm center and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker absorber corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,468 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp damp inside

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp damp inside

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,429 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,434 miles

Front Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation. (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 103,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation. (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,801 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 97,801 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 88,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,049 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 76,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,066 miles

front disks in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2011 64,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disks in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,555 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 50,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,533 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 OLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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