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LG55 CBX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,021 mi
Last recorded43,021 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 43,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,431 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 38,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 36,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,253 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 34,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 32,106 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 32,106 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,207 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 27,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,572 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres damaged on walls

high line stoplamp not working

n/s headlamp water contaminated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,914 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 22,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,665 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 18,637 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,135 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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LG55 CBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG55 CBX, 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 LG55 CBX registered?

LG55 CBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is LG55 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 CBX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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