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LD55 FCL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,456 mi
Last recorded77,456 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 77,456 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top & Bottom Dust Covers Covered In Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 77,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (175/65/14 82H) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top & Bottom Dust Covers Covered In Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,685 miles

Offside Rear outer sill weak and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 64,482 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 64,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,184 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 57,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,419 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 48,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,671 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travels to 8 clicks

Fail 19 Oct 2011 31,103 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travels to 8 clicks

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,119 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 FCL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FCL, 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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LD55 FCL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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