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LD55 PGV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,381 mi
Last recorded101,381 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 PGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 101,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 95,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 75,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,388 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 58,379 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,423 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 36,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,007 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 31,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,375 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,372 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,024 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,599 miles

Offside rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,832 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish

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

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,580 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 PGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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