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LD55 CWO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 95,914 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 95,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,549 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases STRONG ADVISOR (exhaust corroded/ split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wheel arch loose

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISORY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,909 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 84,743 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 84,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,628 miles

Front brake pads and discs noisy when rotated

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2021 74,628 miles

Front brake pads and discs noisy when rotated

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,780 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking throught tread

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,373 miles

centre brake light does not illuminate

Fail 9 Sep 2015 45,372 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre brake light does not illuminate

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,276 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have a nail

Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,823 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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LD55 CWO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD55 CWO, 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 LD55 CWO registered?

LD55 CWO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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