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LD05 XHY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,911 mi
Last recorded23,911 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 23,911 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 19,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 19,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 19,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 19,613 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 19,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 18,981 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 18,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 18,871 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 18,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,732 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 17,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Damage/Cut To Outer Sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,155 miles

both front wipers split at ends

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,753 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,496 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 XHY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

LD05 XHY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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