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LB55 ACU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,092 mi
Last recorded127,092 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 127,092 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both outer sills soft

clutch very high

headlamp aims faded

rust patches

Fail 16 Mar 2022 127,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both outer sills soft

headlamp aims faded

rust patches

Pass 22 Mar 2021 119,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chips & slight damage on windscreen

n/s/f outer c.v. boot damp

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Mar 2021 119,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chips & slight damage on windscreen

n/s/f outer c.v. boot damp

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,899 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,498 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

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

headlamp aims faded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,496 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

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

headlamp aims faded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,699 miles

chips on screen

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on limits & smooth on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,219 miles

chips on windscreen

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight exhaust leak ( back box)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chips on windscreen

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight exhaust leak ( back box)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,650 miles

child seat n/s/r

chips on screen

Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat n/s/r

chips on screen

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,295 miles

screen chipped

slight play n/s/f link rod

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,114 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

n/s link rod has play

o/s/f tyre on limit

screen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,042 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

temporary repair to rear exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,062 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 24 Mar 2011 46,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ACU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ACU, 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 LB55 ACU registered?

LB55 ACU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LB55 ACU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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