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LC55 PDU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,436 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

boot full & inaccessible

Fail 14 Nov 2019 47,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

boot full & inaccessible

Pass 11 Oct 2018 38,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 38,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 27,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,586 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 25,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,712 miles

damage on condenser and front pannel

Fail 8 Oct 2012 21,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage on condenser and front pannel

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,795 miles

Cracks in all four tyres.

Damage to bodywork at front.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Cracks in all four tyres.

Damage to bodywork at front.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,698 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,490 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 14,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 11,639 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 PDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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