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LC55 UOH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,367 mi
Last recorded60,367 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 60,367 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 60,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,682 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 55,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,686 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 48,666 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,702 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 31,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective needs pumping up ()

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2019 31,450 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective needs pumping up ()

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Nov 2018 21,109 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 14,818 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 14,146 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 14,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished and splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2015 13,578 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front tyres are beginning to perish and crack

Fail 1 Dec 2015 13,578 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

front tyres are beginning to perish and crack

Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,767 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 11,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 10,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,099 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,319 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 8,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,133 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 UOH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

LC55 UOH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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