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OV55 LFF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,993 mi
Last recorded108,993 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 108,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,804 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 105,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,538 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 101,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust section starting to delaminate.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,329 miles

Rear exhaust section starting to delaminate.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,029 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 15,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2012 82,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,360 miles

n/s number plate light (bulb) dull

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,932 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 44,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LFF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

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

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