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LC05 SDU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 106,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,447 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,337 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake lamp not working.

Nearside Front Screen washer weak.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in central tread. leaking. ()

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 68,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 42,997 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,575 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 36,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,750 miles

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,580 miles

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,851 miles

surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,325 miles

surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,353 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 28 May 2009 20,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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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LC05 SDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LC05 SDU, 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 LC05 SDU registered?

LC05 SDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is LC05 SDU safe to buy?

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