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LD05 XGA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 121,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box fitment (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rear bush ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch material loose but not fouling

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch material loose but not fouling

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 120,573 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 120,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,635 miles

Exhaust system system corroded

Front wheel arch guards missing

Headlamp patterns poor

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

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rearcoil springs corroded

Slight exhaust system leak

Wing repeater covers missing

Pass 28 Aug 2021 104,920 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,736 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,978 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,524 miles

Nearside Front corner damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished in side walls

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,524 miles

Nearside Front corner damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished in side walls

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 71,371 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,237 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 May 2014 63,417 miles

both front wipers slightly smeary

nearside rear & offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

spare tyre feels low on pressure

Fail 28 May 2014 63,417 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers slightly smeary

nearside rear & offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

spare tyre feels low on pressure

Pass 8 Jun 2013 59,797 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 59,797 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,821 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 46,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on n/s/r

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

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

Front wipers split

Fail 13 Mar 2010 37,644 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on n/s/r

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

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

Front wipers split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,310 miles

all 4 tyres are perrished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,446 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 XGA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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