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LB54 HJE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,699 mi
Last recorded45,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 45,699 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 38,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 32,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 25,459 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 25,466 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 23,789 miles

Nearside front inner wing liner poorly fixed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 23,786 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front inner wing liner poorly fixed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 20,745 miles

all tyres perished.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 20,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

all tyres perished.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 15,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 10,766 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 10,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 9,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 9,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 8,309 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers split/worn ends, but clearing screen.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 7,886 miles

battery/ecu covers missing on arrival?

Pass 21 Jan 2010 7,418 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 6,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 5,480 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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LB54 HJE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB54 HJE, 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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LB54 HJE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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