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LA05 OKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,000 mi
Last recorded42,000 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 42,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 37,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 31,200 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 31,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,391 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 30,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,957 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,526 miles

Bonnet release handle faulty

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,174 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,196 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 OKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LA05 OKJ, 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 LA05 OKJ registered?

LA05 OKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LA05 OKJ safe to buy?

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