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LB55 GLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general under body rust

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,902 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,262 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,262 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 45,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 45,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,767 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,957 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 16,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 14,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 10,981 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 GLJ 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 87.5%.

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 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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

LB55 GLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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