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OY55 FKW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,782 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2024 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing light inoperative

Fail 20 Sep 2024 81,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing light inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,072 miles

Offside Front water in lamp

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 78,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,077 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,753 miles

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

Offside Front dip beam pattern just visible

Fail 29 Sep 2020 74,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 14 Sep 2019 70,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Also has condensation ingress (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,660 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 61,660 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 53,499 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake seized (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,086 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2016 49,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,296 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,296 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,397 miles

exhaust rear silencer box deteriorating and leaking gases

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,602 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,435 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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OY55 FKW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OY55 FKW, 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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OY55 FKW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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