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GL05 LSO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 LSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 89,697 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On Joint Just Before Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,793 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 87,792 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,667 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working obligatory brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear revers light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working obligatory brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear revers light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,093 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 80,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,636 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,597 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,483 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 74,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 65,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 57,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 52,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 46,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,210 miles

slight rusting of exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,149 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 25,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,029 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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GL05 LSO 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 GL05 LSO, 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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GL05 LSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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