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LG55 CRJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 116,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 93,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,916 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 77,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,283 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 61,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 53,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,312 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,992 miles

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,892 miles

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

nearside rear foglight not working

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,658 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,139 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,139 miles

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,027 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 CRJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 LG55 CRJ, 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 CRJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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