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LB55 GLV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,470 mi
Last recorded123,470 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 123,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 123,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2025 118,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,824 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 108,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 97,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,442 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 90,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,831 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 82,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 2 Jul 2016 70,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing fraying. (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper broken. (6.1.C.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad worn metal to metal. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing fraying. (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,201 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 29,604 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,604 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 23,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 16,820 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,313 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 GLV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GLV, 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 GLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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