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LB55 FMP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,628 mi
Last recorded64,628 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,430 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 34,464 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 34,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,737 miles

Front wiper blades squeaking.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 27,737 miles

Front wiper blades squeaking.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle missing. (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,293 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 24,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,603 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing on outer side walls.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 20,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing on outer side walls.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,131 miles

Both front and rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 15,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 15,377 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,867 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 13,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2010 11,831 miles

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

rear wiperblade perished.required service.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 11,831 miles

rear wiperblade perished.required service.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 9,910 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 7,532 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 FMP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FMP, 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 FMP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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