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OV55 GME

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 GME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,187 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edges

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,603 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 90,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,769 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 85,769 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,667 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,208 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,823 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 57,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,649 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

small cracks in walls of both rear tyres

Fail 21 Oct 2011 28,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

small cracks in walls of both rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,203 miles

off side front tyre on 3mm of tread

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,703 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2008 13,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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OV55 GME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV55 GME, 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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OV55 GME is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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