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LD55 PHF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 PHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,981 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,980 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,397 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,227 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,541 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,541 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,402 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,634 miles

Oil leak

Rear axel bushes starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,306 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,778 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 PHF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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