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LD55 XMV

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,958 mi
Last recorded88,958 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 86,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,696 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,116 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,139 miles

rear exhaust clamp snapped, exhaust still secure.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,260 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,974 miles

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

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,316 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 61,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,433 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 XMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMV, 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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What year was LD55 XMV registered?

LD55 XMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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