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GF55 OVE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,204 mi
Last recorded57,204 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 57,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,010 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 53,996 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 50,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on inside of headlight lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 43,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 43,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,281 miles

Offside Rear offside rear brake is slightly binding and requires repairing

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,607 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 14,859 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 14,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 13,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 17 Dec 2012 12,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 10,535 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 21 Dec 2010 9,030 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 7,154 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,652 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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GF55 OVE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF55 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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What year was GF55 OVE registered?

GF55 OVE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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