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LD55 GMY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,215 mi
Last recorded54,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 GMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 54,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam images weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release handle broken and insecure. still functions as intended

front inner arch linings damaged and insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2022 44,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle insecure but sill functions

both front inner wheel arch linings damaged and insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2021 38,457 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet handle broken but still gain access to bonnet

Fail 5 Sep 2021 38,395 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet handle broken but still gain access to bonnet

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear suspension bump stop slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear suspension bump stop slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,336 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,863 miles

bonnet lever broken

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

child seat fitted can not check seat belt

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Jan 2015 27,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery insecure

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 24,022 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

battery insecure

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

n/s/r suspension rubber bump stop missing

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Jan 2012 21,346 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

n/s/r suspension rubber bump stop missing

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,803 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 17,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers wiper blade deteriorating

Tyre side walls showing signs of ageing

Fail 8 Jan 2010 14,648 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers wiper blade deteriorating

Tyre side walls showing signs of ageing

Pass 9 Jan 2009

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 GMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD55 GMY, 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 GMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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