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LC55 JRV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,110 mi
Last recorded119,110 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 119,056 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension 'bump stops' missing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,264 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 107,264 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 92,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,785 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,061 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,606 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,311 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,243 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,353 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,333 miles

offside upper windscreen has small area of damage but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Sep 2014 44,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside upper windscreen has small area of damage but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,774 miles

both rear tyres low and nail in n/s/r

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,062 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2011 30,947 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,813 miles

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

nearside and offside wiper blades split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,512 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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LC55 JRV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

LC55 JRV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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