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LG05 XEE

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,413 mi
Last recorded124,413 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XEE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2019 124,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 121,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 121,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,914 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 96,060 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,845 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,501 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 XEE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

LG05 XEE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LG05 XEE safe to buy?

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