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LB55 ABK

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,201 miles

off side and near side rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

rear shock absorbers casings rusting

Fail 2 Dec 2024 87,197 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side sill panel very soft at rear, and rusted through further forward (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side and near side rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

rear shock absorbers casings rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,557 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 84,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,620 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,246 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 74,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,228 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,228 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,222 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,035 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,392 miles

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,392 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,337 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

unable to check hydrolics system fully due to rain water

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,813 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,545 miles

unable to check n/s/f suspension and steering due to excessive movement in baljoint

Fail 17 Nov 2008 28,545 miles

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

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

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

unable to check n/s/f suspension and steering due to excessive movement in baljoint

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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LB55 ABK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB55 ABK, 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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LB55 ABK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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