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RV55 OBB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,619 mi
Last recorded57,619 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 55,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 52,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,318 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops missing.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 48,263 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops missing.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,686 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes, both front wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicles.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 45,686 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes, both front wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear bump stops missing.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicles.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,656 miles

front indicators faded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle.

nail in n/s/r. tyre.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle.

nail in n/s/r. tyre.

Pass 7 May 2015 35,134 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f. tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged.

o/s/r. bump stop missing.

windscreen marked.

Fail 7 May 2015 35,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f. tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged.

o/s/r. bump stop missing.

windscreen marked.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber anti-slip provision missing.

o/s/f. tyre inner sidewall damaged.

o/s/r. bump stop missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust manifold heatsheild insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 24,544 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet release handle insecure.

n/s/f. inner wing panel damaged.

o/s/f. tyre inner sidewall has slight damage.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 19,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet release handle insecure.

n/s/f. inner wing panel damaged.

o/s/f. tyre inner sidewall has slight damage.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,913 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in(not repairable)

o/s/r tyre has nail in (repairable)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

n/s/r tyre has nail in(not repairable)

o/s/r tyre has nail in (repairable)

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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RV55 OBB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV55 OBB, 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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RV55 OBB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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