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LC55 UBO

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,057 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 95,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,350 miles

both rear coil spring s starting to corroed

exhaust has slight leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil spring s starting to corroed

exhaust has slight leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 7 Feb 2018 91,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel arch liners damaged

Front Exhaust bracket corroded and broken away

Nearside Front Side light bulb dim

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

Nearside Water inside headlamp

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,355 miles

Center stop lamp not working

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear service brake efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Center stop lamp not working

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear service brake efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,083 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,081 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,918 miles

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

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,897 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,482 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing.rear exhaust silencer retaining strap badly corroded. severe front of engine area oil leak.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 69,482 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing.rear exhaust silencer retaining strap badly corroded. severe front of engine area oil leak.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 62,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,137 miles

front wipers becoming poor

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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LC55 UBO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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