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LB05 EFP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,813 mi
Last recorded36,813 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 36,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 35,769 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 35,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 34,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,334 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 32,334 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 30,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 26,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight surface cracks but not to cords

Offside Front Drop link has slight wear to dust cover

Offside Front Tyre has slight surface cracks but not to cords

Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,734 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 22,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 18,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 13,480 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2015 13,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,412 miles

both front tyre outer and inner side walls perishing

Pass 19 May 2011 10,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 9,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,473 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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LB05 EFP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LB05 EFP, 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 LB05 EFP registered?

LB05 EFP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 EFP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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