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LD05 XBU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,906 mi
Last recorded92,906 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,906 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,658 miles

Central exhaust middle box has leak of gasses

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not exposing cords

Fail 6 Feb 2019 84,658 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust middle box has leak of gasses

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 63,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,080 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,018 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,434 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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LD05 XBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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