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LD55 VVM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,791 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 80,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,463 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 80,458 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,603 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2023 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (loose) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to nearside centre outer sill lower lip

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,223 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 78,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,749 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,811 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,765 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,264 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,206 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 VVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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