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LG05 FXE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,534 mi
Last recorded81,534 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 81,534 miles

Middle Silencer damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,103 miles

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

Rear Silencer Outer Casing Corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 67,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Silencer Outer Casing Corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,396 miles

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

rear silencer corroded (outer skin)

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,092 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,998 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 51,998 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,754 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 48,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 43,519 miles

High Level Stop Light Not Working

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

Pass 29 May 2015 43,519 miles

High Level Stop Light Not Working

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,128 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,263 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 36,263 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 30,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2011 24,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 23,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,334 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 16,242 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 16,241 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 16 May 2008 12,459 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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LG05 FXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG05 FXE, 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 LG05 FXE registered?

LG05 FXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 FXE safe to buy?

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