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LG55 CFD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,970 mi
Last recorded50,970 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2026 50,970 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect looks like new light but its left hand drive light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 40,752 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 40,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,329 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 32,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust heat sheild missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 32,288 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre side walls deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 22,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure low

Offside Front Tyre side walls deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,760 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 18,794 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,801 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 16,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,605 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 CFD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG55 CFD, 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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LG55 CFD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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