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LB05 KGE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,338 mi
Last recorded79,338 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 KGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear seal corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seal corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,017 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Gearbox mounting defective perished/cracking ()

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2024 75,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Gearbox mounting defective perished/cracking ()

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2023 70,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 70,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,936 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,337 miles

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 54,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,123 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,243 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 27,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,904 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 KGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KGE, 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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LB05 KGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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