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OV55 JFA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 157,324 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 156,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 156,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 153,669 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 153,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,151 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 151,098 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 151,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,331 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 150,330 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 149,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 149,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,463 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 137,849 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 137,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 132,807 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 132,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight hole in exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2014 127,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 119,710 miles

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 119,170 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear brake is tight

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,089 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 96,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,281 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 JFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFA, 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 JFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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