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LB05 OJV

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,335 mi
Last recorded107,335 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,335 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 107,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,747 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 94,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,585 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 90,584 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 78,730 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,214 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 75,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,115 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,760 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,526 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,442 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge near to bald.

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 47,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge near to bald.

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,559 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 OJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB05 OJV, 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 OJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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