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LA05 OKP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,547 mi
Last recorded100,547 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 OKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 100,547 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,245 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,916 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,341 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Bonnet pull broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,541 miles

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

unable to check fully play in ball joint due to loose nut

Fail 20 Jun 2013 56,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check fully play in ball joint due to loose nut

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,902 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,252 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,565 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 OKP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OKP, 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 OKP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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