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LB05 SXX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,156 mi
Last recorded119,156 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 119,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 115,784 miles

both front indicator bulbs slight discoloured

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,207 miles

battery slight loose in carrier not likely to fall out

both front indicator bulbs slight discoloured

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear engine stabiliser worn

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,561 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

osf and nsr seat belts slight slow retracting

rear axle bushes slight deterioration

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,341 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 99,327 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,816 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,947 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,093 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 6 Sep 2013 59,882 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 59,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,237 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,493 miles

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 28 Jun 2009 28,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,098 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 SXX 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 80%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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