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MM55 OPR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,784 mi
Last recorded71,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 OPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,875 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 66,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 63,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing and over ten years old (DOT4112) 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing and over ten years old (DOT4112) 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,059 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 60,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Dec 2020 59,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (185/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills corroded slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 58,258 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,524 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Dec 2017 52,936 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,081 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front 185/60r15O/S/F 3mm FEDERAL N/S/F 5mm LANDSAIL Bothv rear 6mm EVERGREENS

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,153 miles

185/60/R15/84H. OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Rear silencer heat shield corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,153 miles

185/60/R15/84H. OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Rear silencer heat shield corroded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,386 miles

185/60/R15/84H. OF 5 OR 7 NR 7 NF 6mm.

Rear silencer very corroded but not leaking.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 44,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

185/60/R15/84H. OF 5 OR 7 NR 7 NF 6mm.

Rear silencer very corroded but not leaking.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,524 miles

185/60/R15/84H. OF 5 OR 7 NR 7 NF 2mm.

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,678 miles

185/60/R15/84H. OF 6 OR 3 NR 3 NF 3mm.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,141 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Dec 2011 35,141 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,394 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,133 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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MM55 OPR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MM55 OPR, 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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MM55 OPR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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