CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO54 OVC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,534 mi
Last recorded28,534 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 28,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 28,534 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 22,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 22,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 22,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 21,111 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 21,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 19,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 16,579 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 16,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,422 miles

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

both front tyres cracking all round

both rear tyres cracking all round

Pass 27 Jun 2016 9,900 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on tread and inside sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,596 miles

reverse lights inop.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 9,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

reverse lights inop.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,045 miles

all tyres starting to crack on inside sidewalls

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,262 miles

Reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 6,271 miles

175/65 14 82T Michelin

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 7 May 2010 5,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,279 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO54 OVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO54 OVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO54 OVC?

You can check the full history of SO54 OVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO54 OVC registered?

SO54 OVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is SO54 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 OVC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO54 OVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO54 OVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.