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LC55 HHS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge and wearing low on the inner edge

Nearside number plate lamp is dim

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy on rotation

Offside front tyre is wearing low on the edges

Offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 102,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge and wearing low on the inner edge

Nearside number plate lamp is dim

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy on rotation

Offside front tyre is wearing low on the edges

Offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking through tread pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump-stop missing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,033 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch has a high biting point

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch has a high biting point

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,188 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,188 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,398 miles

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

front wiper blade splittimg at ends

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight cracking and scuffing to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,398 miles

front wiper blade splittimg at ends

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight cracking and scuffing to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,893 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 47,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air-bag light on.

rear tyres showing wear

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 HHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LC55 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

LC55 HHS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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