MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front both tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front nail in tyre ( not leaking )
Nearside headlamp deteriorated
Offside Front suspension strut top mount has slight movement and deterioration
Offside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked and becoming worn
Rear both axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Rear heat shield deteriorated
Rear minor corrosion to coil springs
battery insecure
various oil leaks
Front both tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front nail in tyre ( not leaking )
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside headlamp deteriorated
Offside Front suspension strut top mount has slight movement and deterioration
Offside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked and becoming worn
Rear both axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Rear heat shield deteriorated
Rear minor corrosion to coil springs
battery insecure
various oil leaks
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
Stop lamp not working flickering (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
coolant leak
oil leak
rear back box hanger broken but still supported
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
coolant leak
oil leak
rear back box hanger broken but still supported
cambelt needed at 60,000 ?????
o/s/r + n/s/r tyres cracking
oil leak
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)
cambelt needed at 60,000 ?????
o/s/r + n/s/r tyres cracking
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres 2.5-3mm tread [legal limit 1.6mm]
cracks in sidewalls of front tyres
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 LFL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.
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