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LD05 XGB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,513 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective in boot no air in tyre. ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 100,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,844 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box loose.

Spare tyre defective in boot ,no air in tyre. ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 97,842 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box loose.

Spare tyre defective in boot ,no air in tyre. ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,266 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective IN BOOT ,NO AIR IN TYRE. ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective IN BOOT ,NO AIR IN TYRE. ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,983 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,127 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED,AND LOOSE.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened BADLEY FRAYED. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ACROSS INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED,AND LOOSE.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 79,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathing on edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2019 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wet inside aim scatted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel high (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre feathing on edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,341 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside lense

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service light on

Fail 3 Mar 2018 68,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside lense

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 62,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres 2-3mm max

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 19 Mar 2016 55,979 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

clutch slipping

Fail 19 Mar 2016 55,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

clutch slipping

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,965 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,515 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,515 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

wiper blades smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,992 miles

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,884 miles

handbrake travel

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 XGB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LD05 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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