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LB55 FMV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

58,368 mi
Last recorded58,368 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,368 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTHSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 58,368 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTHSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTHSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,659 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 56,646 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch trim ensured

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,379 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 54,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 49,408 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 45,946 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2018 45,946 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,887 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 41,839 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall starting to crack

Nearside Rear Tyre wall starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,524 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

slight bulge on nearside rear tyre on outer wall

Fail 10 Nov 2015 33,524 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

exhaust system in poor condition rear hanging bracket broken

slight bulge on nearside rear tyre on outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,133 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 32,133 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,475 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 26,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,941 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 23,941 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 21,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split at ends

Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,151 miles

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

rear wiper split at ends

Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,969 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 FMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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