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LA05 FGC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,769 miles

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

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

both front brake discs surface has uneven wear

front inner brake pads worn closer check recommended

Fail 26 Nov 2022 69,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

1 litre engine oil added

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer shoulder replacement recommended

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

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

both front brake discs surface has uneven wear

front inner brake pads worn closer check recommended

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,103 miles

1 litre engine oil added

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

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

front brake service recommended

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

signs of oil leak offside engine area

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 15 Dec 2021 67,103 miles

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

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

1 litre engine oil added

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

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

front brake service recommended

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

signs of oil leak offside engine area

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,110 miles

Advise wheel alignment check / adjustment.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,110 miles

Advise wheel alignment check / adjustment.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 61,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2018 57,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,608 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 53,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,476 miles

offside front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,264 miles

175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 42,264 miles

175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,118 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,650 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 29,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 24,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,532 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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LA05 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LA05 FGC, 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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LA05 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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