MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable offside rear deformed causing wheel to severely toe in. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Does not turn off with switch (4.5.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both headlamps have poor beam image
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both headlamps have poor beam image
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both headlamps have poor beam image
nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing
nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing
rear exhaust box corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
mid exhaust box corroded
nsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
nsr tyre worn inner edge
osf tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
osr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
mid exhaust box corroded
nsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
nsr tyre worn inner edge
osf tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
osr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f wheelarch linner missing
o/s/r light damaged
rear exhaust poor condition
rear tyres perished
o/s/f wheelarch linner missing
o/s/r light damaged
rear exhaust poor condition
rear tyres perished
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn -unable to see codition of brake pads
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake discs worn -unable to see codition of brake pads
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge plus outer wall cracking
offside front tyre worn on in ner edge, tread on limit requires attention soon
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
outer walls cracking on front tyres
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
outer walls cracking on front tyres
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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LB55 XVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 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 XVJ, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LB55 XVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2006.
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