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LB54 XFO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,764 mi
Last recorded65,764 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,764 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 65,764 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 59,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,308 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 54,308 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,624 miles

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

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,762 miles

Both exhaust silencers badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,571 miles

Middle and tail exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,826 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 40,133 miles

Front silencer corroded has been welded

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

Tail silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,133 miles

Front silencer corroded has been welded

Tail silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,153 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 17 Jan 2013 34,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,533 miles

Left sill damaged catching on door

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,729 miles

Both wiper blades perishing

Corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,122 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 19,100 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 19,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,929 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 XFO 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 71.4%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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