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LB54 YOY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 50,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure May be able to secure by drilling a small hole and fitting a retaining screw (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Requires a replacement amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Requires replacement amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Unable to determine where leak is offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 48,499 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 5 May 2017 41,047 miles

long parking brake travel

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 39,968 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 38,615 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 38,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 37,398 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 37,398 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 36,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,606 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2008 23,472 miles

Sign Of Oil Leaks

Slight Wear Both Front Brake Discs

Fail 23 May 2008 23,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sign Of Oil Leaks

Slight Wear Both Front Brake Discs

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 YOY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YOY, 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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What year was LB54 YOY registered?

LB54 YOY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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