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OV55 LFL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,341 mi
Last recorded109,341 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,341 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,341 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,163 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 93,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,471 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2019 84,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,377 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 81,377 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 74,029 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,057 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 65,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,262 miles

cambelt needed at 60,000 ?????

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,046 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,095 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 40,095 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,497 miles

all tyres 2.5-3mm tread [legal limit 1.6mm]

cracks in sidewalls of front tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,956 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 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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