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LB55 BXS

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,145 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 54,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,573 miles

rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2016 52,573 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2015 50,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,858 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2014 17,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2014 42,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking on the tread depth

Pass 23 May 2013 26,539 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,864 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 22,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 17,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,269 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 7,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 BXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BXS, 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 BXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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