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LB55 ELV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,118 mi
Last recorded74,118 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2021 74,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer and Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 71,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,965 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 57,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 51,810 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 51,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,034 miles

Rear silencer fixing bracket corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,775 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,735 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,425 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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LB55 ELV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB55 ELV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 ELV registered?

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

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