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HT54 OKO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 OKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,870 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 102,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,879 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 94,879 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brakes pulling to the right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 87,013 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted restricting view

Fail 19 Jan 2023 77,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted restricting view

Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,459 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 71,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,373 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 68,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong advise (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,872 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim slightly touching inside of tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,218 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,954 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front under tray retainers need replac ing it is loose in places

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,635 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 35,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,386 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 31,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HT54 OKO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT54 OKO, 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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HT54 OKO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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