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LC55 PCU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,307 mi
Last recorded46,307 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 PCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,307 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn close to cords

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 46,307 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn close to cords

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Front injector leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,828 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

injector bypassing a small amount of exhaust gas

Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 35,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front indicator bulbs starting to show white

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,478 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,006 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls plus screw in the tread on the nearside rear

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,860 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,462 miles

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,462 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,330 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 PCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PCU, 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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LC55 PCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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