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OV55 JDK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,037 mi
Last recorded96,037 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 96,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre getting low on inner edge.

Nearside Front nail in tyre treads.

Offside Front Inner tyre getting low on inner edge.

Fail 26 May 2020 96,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare tyre fitted to n/s/r smaller size. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tyre getting low on inner edge.

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nail in tyre treads.

Offside Front Inner tyre getting low on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern /bulb upside down. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 90,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 85,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,487 miles

coolant leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leak

cut in n/s/f tyre's sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing bald on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,571 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,417 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,000 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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OV55 JDK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV55 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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