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LD05 XGJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,124 mi
Last recorded86,124 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front water in headlamp

Fail 29 Jan 2026 86,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front water in headlamp

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,834 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away from exhaust box

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away from exhaust box

Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,283 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away from exhaust box

Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,542 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,063 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 65,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,602 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 59,602 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,727 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,890 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,311 miles

condensation in osf headlamp,beam pattern poor

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,617 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 XGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGJ, 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 LD05 XGJ registered?

LD05 XGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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