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OE54 SGO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,957 mi
Last recorded80,957 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 SGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,554 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 76,544 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,258 miles

Exhaust system weak

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,247 miles

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

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

Exhaust system weak

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,072 miles

Both rear outer sills weak

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,045 miles

Exhaust system weak, slight blow exhaust.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,988 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated, slight blow middle box

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,940 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,832 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,155 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,781 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,208 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 44,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,753 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,162 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,148 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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OE54 SGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OE54 SGO, 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 OE54 SGO registered?

OE54 SGO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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