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LC55 EPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 EPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 83,031 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,664 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,498 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 61,498 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,874 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 51,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,245 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,612 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 19,413 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 9,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 7,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 7,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 7,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 6,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 7,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 6,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 3,417 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 3,417 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LC55 EPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LC55 EPJ, 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 LC55 EPJ registered?

LC55 EPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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