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LD05 EHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,209 mi
Last recorded95,209 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 EHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,209 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Fail 29 Aug 2025 95,209 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 83,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,399 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 69,399 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear numberplate bulb lense missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear numberplate bulb lense missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,256 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 62,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,030 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 58,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also nail in tread (4.1.D.1f)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,792 miles

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,792 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,106 miles

osr wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2014 45,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,290 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perrished slightly on outer side wall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perrished

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,350 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished on sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front rim dented

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,105 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Rear Wiper Rubber Split To Excess

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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LD05 EHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD05 EHJ, 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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LD05 EHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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