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CK55 LBJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 LBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 75,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arch corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion at rear

Fail 13 Nov 2025 75,328 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arch corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion at rear

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,276 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on rear chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 71,266 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on rear chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,845 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rust on rear chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 67,845 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rust on rear chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,546 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rust on chassis +under sills

rust on o/s outer sill

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,026 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rust on chassis +under sills

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,519 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rust on o/s/r outer sill +under sills +chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,519 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rust on o/s/r outer sill +under sills +chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,610 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,524 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,116 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,296 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,895 miles

o/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mount

Fail 13 Oct 2011 34,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust mount

Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,068 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,425 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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CK55 LBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK55 LBJ, 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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CK55 LBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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