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L555 CLN

2023 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,957 mi
Last recorded52,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2023 Citroen C321,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 CLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, lipped, corroded, particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension, lower arm, front bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, lipped, corroded, particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front suspension, lower arm, front bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 52,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears on inner and outer tread edges for circumference of tyre, 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears on inner and outer tread edges for circumference of tyre, 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, lipped, corroded, particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension, lower arm, front bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, lipped, corroded, particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front suspension, lower arm, front bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2026 30,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,396 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears strong advisory 205/5017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 49,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears strong advisory 205/5017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 42,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,489 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,495 miles

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

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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L555 CLN is a 2023 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2023 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 21,244 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 L555 CLN, 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 3 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L555 CLN is a 2023 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2023.

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