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GX55 LXO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,608 mi
Last recorded178,608 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 178,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 170,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 170,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 162,168 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 157,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 154,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 150,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,467 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 138,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 132,572 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 132,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,301 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 125,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 111,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 111,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust mount broken ;

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,781 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)

nearside rear tyre has run flat damage

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,342 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,340 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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GX55 LXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 GX55 LXO, 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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What year was GX55 LXO registered?

GX55 LXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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