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LB54 HNC

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 90,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rattle/noise from engine

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 May 2018 90,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rattle/noise from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,650 miles

slight damage to screen

slight wear in both front top mounts

unable to check condition of brake pads .

Fail 19 Apr 2016 70,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

slight damage to screen

slight wear in both front top mounts

unable to check condition of brake pads .

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,078 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,517 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,517 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 36,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2012 36,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,726 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2010 29,726 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,291 miles

slight scuffing on rear tyres

both front tyres outer sidewalls are damaged [HEAVY SCUFFING]

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 HNC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LB54 HNC, 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 HNC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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