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LA05 OKN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,468 mi
Last recorded40,468 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 OKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 40,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,749 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 36,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,771 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,909 miles

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

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F tyres, tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S/R & O/S/R casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers will need replacing soon

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,875 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 26,875 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,016 miles

rear exhaust box heat cover rusting away

Pass 13 Aug 2010 17,211 miles

strong advice n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking close to cords

Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,639 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

damage on o/s/r wheel arch trim

n/s/f tyre outer wall rubbing marks on wall

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,016 miles

rear wiper blade split on ends

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 OKN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 OKN, 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 OKN registered?

LA05 OKN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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