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OV55 JGX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 140,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 129,992 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,290 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,433 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emission test OK manufacturer standard 1.8 1/m, actual 1.67 1/m (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,353 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,719 miles

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

engine management light showing on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,719 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,939 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Nov 2015 69,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,840 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,933 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,037 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 JGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JGX, 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 OV55 JGX registered?

OV55 JGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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