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LD55 XMR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,902 mi
Last recorded115,902 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,902 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 111,780 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Nov 2019 111,778 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Nov 2018 106,167 miles

Brake fluid dark in colour

Drivers seat belt frayed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear body corrosion near spring mounting point

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated, delaminated

Fail 3 Nov 2018 106,167 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear marked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake fluid dark in colour

Drivers seat belt frayed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear body corrosion near spring mounting point

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated, delaminated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,329 miles

both front brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear low?

slight perish o/s/f top drop link boot

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,428 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers seat belt (5.2.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on edges

front disc's slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear wiper blade missing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2016 94,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside wiper split (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside wiper split (8.2.2)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers seat belt (5.2.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on edges

front disc's slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear wiper blade missing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,995 miles

air intake pipe loose

all wiper blades poor

bonnet release handle broken

bothn rear tyre depths low ,nearside rear on 2.0mm

exhaust sections and offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

slight perishing to offside front antiroll bar link arm rubber boots

suspect front brake pads low unable to visually check

Fail 26 Nov 2015 88,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

air intake pipe loose

all wiper blades poor

bonnet release handle broken

bothn rear tyre depths low ,nearside rear on 2.0mm

exhaust sections and offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

slight perishing to offside front antiroll bar link arm rubber boots

suspect front brake pads low unable to visually check

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both rear coil springs & exhaust system

n/s/r tyre 2mm

stone chip to windscreen

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both rear coil springs & exhaust system

n/s/r tyre 2mm

stone chip to windscreen

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,150 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 77,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,165 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,265 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,856 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 XMR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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