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LD55 XME

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,415 mi
Last recorded183,415 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 183,415 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 179,997 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

chips to windscreen

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear chassis rails

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 29 Jul 2019 179,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

chips to windscreen

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear chassis rails

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 8 Mar 2018 178,017 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 178,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,701 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,120 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 49,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,068 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 38,986 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 21,129 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 21,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade, has no rubber attached to the blade

Pass 17 Dec 2009 13,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,065 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 XME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XME, 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 XME is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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